Opening batsman Jacob Carey and all-rounder Cael Smith have been selected to play for the Hunter Hitmen in the Plan B Regional T20 carnival this weekend. Held in Maitland, they will take on the Illawarra Flames on Saturday, then on Sunday both the Central Coast Rush and Newcastle Blasters. These teams make up the Sixers conference pool one, and the winner will progress through to next stage of the competition. This is the third year of the tournament.