Stags 2023 countdown: Who are the first five-eighth contenders?

Logan Savory is taking a look at some of the Southland Stags’ playing prospects for the 2023 season. Today he assesses the first five-eighth options.

Southland Stags fan favourite Marty Banks. Photo: DEBBIE FAHEY

We are about six weeks out from the start of the 2023 National Provincial Championship season.

Logan Savory is taking a look at some of the Southland Stags’ playing prospects for the 2023 campaign.

These are the earlier Stags countdown articles:

• Assessing the propping stocks

• Putting the microscope on the hookers

• Who are the locking options (to date)?

• Where to with the looseforwards?

• Who are the halfback contenders?

Today he looks at the options lining up to take on the all-important first five-eighth job.