New Zealand Under-19 representative Jordan Sheed will make his first-class debut for Otago in next week's State Championship match against Canterbury in Alexandra.

Sheed, a tall middle-order batsman and occasional leg-spin bowler, made one State Shield appearance for Otago in January before the ICC Under-19 World Cup was played in New Zealand.

Otago coach Glenn Turner has made a number of changes to the team which drew with England last week.

In a move designed to bolster the batting Turner has also named Scott Waide, a powerfully built batting all-rounder, in the side which features the return of wicket-keeper Martyn Croy and left-arm seamer Neil Rushton.

Not required next week are Simon Beare and Rob Smith, while Andrew Hore - who missed the England game because of personal commitments elsewhere - has failed to gain a place. Pace bowler James McMillan is unavailable because of injury.

The Otago team for the match against Canterbury is: Craig Cumming (captain), Robbie Lawson, Chris Gaffaney, Brendon McCullum, Jordan Sheed, Martyn Croy, Nathan Morland, Craig Pryor, Scott Waide, David Sewell, Neil Rushton, Kerry Walsmley.

The game will now be played Tuesday March 12-15, having been pushed back a day to allow Canterbury an additional day to prepare after its match against England.

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