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George Stowers viewing Nelson in a new light [Nelson Mail]

The powerfully-built 114kg and 1.91m-tall Stowers isn't expecting any favours from Tasman's coaching staff. He expects to work for a starting position in this year's ITM Cup team. "It's not my style just to walk into [a team], I have to earn the jersey," Stowers said.

New fitness push for Makos [Nelson Mail]

A key figure in that conditioning process this season has been the Tasman union's new fitness and conditioning coach Jeremy McIlroy. Having cut his teeth with the Nelson College First XV, with whom he's still associated, McIlroy's progressed through the Nelson Bays and Tasman B ranks as trainer and has now been handed the baton from Simon Thomas, who's ended four seasons with the union's NPC side. Along with strength trainer Glenn Stewart and sprint coach Brodie Hewlett, McIlroy's busy knocking this season's latest crop of Makos into shape and so far at least, he's been delighted with the response and the results.

Keane in a buzz over prospects [Nelson Mail]

KIERAN KEANE: There’s a good feel around the place, the boys have got a spring in their steps, the gym trainers have done a wonderful job

Betham eyes Makos return after breakout year [Stuff]

Peter Betham is hoping to return to play the ITM Cup with Tasman, the team responsible for reinvigorating his Super Rugby career among a Wallabies-laden back division at the Waratahs. "I'm still in negotiations. Hopefully I get a chance to go back," said Betham, of a return to Tasman before the squad crossed the ditch.

Squire comes back from the brink [Nelson Mail]

Tasman flanker's injury nightmare almost over . Squire credits a phone call from Tasman coach Kieran Keane for reigniting the spark. "I got a call from KK and he just said to me, ‘you've had a bit of bad luck but we're here to support you'. He's been really good. "He probably doesn't realise it, but his phone call was probably the thing that got me back up again and going to the gym and still training."

Malneek back in Makos jersey [Nelson Mail]

Robbie Malneek is expected back in Nelson within the next week after he officially agreed to terms with the Tasman union on Friday. According to Tasman chief executive Andrew Flexman, the union was delighted to have the 73-game veteran back on board.

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Tasman Makos 2013 NPC draw. Buy tickets to games by clicking the corresponding ticket icon. HOME GAME Tickets Photos
  Makos vs. Southland Invercargill 17 August 2013


 
Makos vs. Canterbury Lansdowne Park, Blenheim 24 August 2013
 


 
  Makos vs. Counties Manukau Pukekohe 30 August 2013


 
Makos vs. Otago Trafalgar Park, Nelson 06 September 2013  


 
 
Makos vs. North Harbour North Harbour 13 September 2013  


 

Makos vs. Hawke's Bay Trafalgar Park, Nelson 22 September 2013  


 
 
Makos vs. Northland Whangarei 26 September 2013  


 
Makos vs. Waikato
Trafalgar Park, Nelson 02 October 2013


 
  Makos vs. Taranaki New Plymouth 06 October 2013
 
Makos vs. Manawatu Lansdowne Park, Blenheim 13 October 2013    
               

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ITM Premiership

  Team Games Points
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16
  Canterbury 10 39
  Auckland 10 37
  Taranaki 10 33
  Waikato 10 29
  Hawkes Bay 10 14
  Wellington 10 39

ITM Championship

  Team Games Points
  Southland 10 19
  Manawatu 10  16
  Otago 10  26
  Northland 10 17
  Counties Manukau 10 34
  North Harbour 10 9
  Tasman Makos 10 24
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