The Ranga goes international this weekend with a 10s side departing tomorrow for the 50th edition of the Cobra 10s.

An internationally renowned tournament, the Cobra 10s attracts big name players, coaches and teams from across the globe.

A squad of 18 players and five management depart for Malaysia tomorrow with matches kicking off on Saturday.

Premier hooker Gafatasi Sua has been coaching the side with the support of Boof, while Nev Shirley, Mike Biddick and Mike Bongiovanni will travel as support staff.

The team is made up of players from the Premiers, Premier Development, Under 85kg Panthers, Under 21s and school leavers with Boof saying the aim is to support recruitment, retention and development.

Extensive fundraising has taken place, with the team eager to thank the rugby community for their support.

Club members will also notice the striking orange kit, a throwback to old school Howick jerseys of the 1950s.

The team will meet NTK from South Africa and the Harlequins on Saturday, matches kicking off at 2pm and 4pm NZT respectively.

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Team;
Lepani Tuifagalele
Sione Takai
Michaile van wyk
Memphis Ngaruhe
Paula Maama
Antonio Popoali’i
Callum Dimond
Desmond Spooner
Dylan Wiki
Ezekiel Wye
Lotu Finau
Moses Hafoka
Ollie Hughson
Riley Harrison
Sean Carter
Sione Hifo
Cruiz Overend

Article added: Tuesday 07 November 2023