The State Otago Volts selectors have named an unchanged squad for the third round State Championship match against the Auckland Aces, starting at Carisbrook next Tuesday.

Otago's season has started poorly with outright losses to the Northern Knights and Canterbury Wizards, while Auckland has beaten Central Districts and drawn with Wellington.

The third round of the championship was split to accommodate Auckland's match with the touring Bangladesh side.

The Volts squad for next week's match is: Lee Germon (captain), Martyn Croy, Craig Cumming, Chris Gaffaney, Andrew Hore, Robbie Lawson, Brendon McCullum, Evan Marshall, Craig Pryor, David Sewell, Robert Smith, Kerry Walmsley.

Not considered because of injury were seam bowlers Shayne O'Connor, Warren McSkimming and James McMillan. McSkimming's back is on the mend and he is making good progress, O'Connor is waiting for news on an MRI scan on his knee, while McMillan's prospects of a return are more long-term. He has problems with both ankles.

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