By Campbell BurnesBombay look well placed for an assault on a fourth straight McNamara Cup as the Counties Manukau premier club season kicks off tomorrow. But head coach Jeff Marr can call on a compelling mix of seasoned campaigners and young talent, some of it straight out of First XV rugby. "Potentially we've got the strongest squad we've ever put together over the last four years. Bombay will build their title defence around a big, quality pack, many of whom have played between 50 and 90 premier games for the club, and marshalled in midfield by Steelers centre Sam Vaka. *East Coast is the only other union to kick off their official premier club rugby season tomorrow.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 09, 2017 20:03 UTC