Latest updates and news from the Manawatu Turbos
Two of the Turbos most promising young stars have been given their first starts in Manawatū’s third round clash against Auckland at Eden Park on Sunday.
First five-eighth Stewart...
Aaron Smith will start his first game for the Manawatū Turbos since 2011 when he runs out onto Central Energy Trust Arena on Sunday.
The All Blacks halfback will be playing his 45th...
We’ve all watched Aaron Smith propel to the top of rugby greatness, but what of his provincial team back in his home ground? After patiently waiting nine long years the time has finally...
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Meet the team
The damaging ball-carrier returns home for the 2018 season. After coming through the grades in Manawatu, Thompson set off for Canterbury 2013. His consistent performances for the red and blacks saw him signed to the Crusaders in 2014. In 2016 he signed with the Highlanders where he has established himself as a mainstay of the southerners' backline. Thompson is brother of former Turbos first five-eighth Isaac Thompson.
The Australian tighthead prop adds some size to the Turbos pack. He is another damging ball carrying option.
The powerful Fijioan prop moved to Manawatu in 2019 immediately making a strong impression with his scrummaging and mobility around the park.
