Manawatu in Super Rugby
Manawatu is in the Hurricanes catchment area, along with Taranaki, Wanganui, Hawke's Bay, Poverty Bay, East Coast, Horowhenua Kapiti, Wairarapa-Bush and Wellington. Although Manawatu is within the Hurricanes catchment area, it has been uncommon lately for Manawatu players to feature in the squads. In 2012, there were no other Manawatu players in the Hurricanes squad.
In recent times, Manawatu have provided a few players to the Highlanders and the Chiefs.
Manawatu Players who have played for the Highlanders:
- Aaron Smith current
- Ma'afu Fia current
- Johnny Leota
- Hayden Triggs
- Nick Crosswell
- Doug Tietjens
- Jason Emery current
Manawatu Players who have played for the Chiefs:
- Aaron Cruden
- Michael FitzGerald
- Asaeli Tikoirotuma
- Nick Crosswell
In 2009, FMG Stadium was the venue for a Highlanders home game against the Bulls from Northern Transvaal.
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