State Auckland Aces for round eight State Championship match

The State Auckland Aces selectors have made two changes to the team to play the State Central Stags at Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North starting on Monday.

Andre Adams and Lou Vincent return to the team replacing Aaron Barnes and Tama Canning.

Whilst there was some hope that Dion Nash would be available for the match, his injury has not healed well enough to be considered for selection.

Adam Parore was available but was not selected. "Adam has demonstrated an unwillingness to play for us. The selectors prefer to stick with someone who makes a full contribution to the team both on and off the field," said Lindsay Crocker, Auckland Cricket's chief executive who announced the following team:

Brooke Walker (captain)
Andre Adams
Chris Drum
Matt Horne
Llorne Howell
Tim McIntosh
Rob Nicol
Mark Richardson
Reece Young
Gareth Shaw
Lou Vincent
Sam Whiteman