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    • Stargazer
      Stargazer last edited by Stargazer

      A total 52 young players have been selected to attend the New Zealand Under 20 Development Camp as coach Craig Philpott begins preparation for the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.
      
      Players selected to attend the development camp in Palmerston North from 3-9 December 2017 are: 
      

      Forwards
      John Akau'ola-Laula - Auckland
      Sione Asi - Manawatu
      Suetena Asomua - Counties Manukau
      Tom Christie - Canterbury
      Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta - Tasman
      Rob Cobb - Auckland
      Jacob Devery - Hawkes Bay
      Sosaia Fale - Waikato
      Tim Farrell - Hawkes Bay
      Devan Flanders - Hawkes Bay
      Tom Florence - Taranaki
      Brayden Iose - Manawatu
      Ricky Jackson - Otago
      Joe Johnson - Bay of Plenty
      Josh Kaho - Waikato
      Tevita Mafileo - Bay of Plenty
      Slade McDowall - Otago
      Laghlan McWhannell - Waikato
      Sam Moli - Tasman
      Ajay Mua - Bay of Plenty
      Xavier Numia - Wellington
      Waimana Reidlinger-Kapa - Auckland
      Ben Sa'u - Auckland
      Bradley Slater - Taranaki
      Hoskins Sotutu - Auckland
      Cameron Suafoa - Auckland
      Sione Talitui - Auckland
      Flynn Thomas - Southland
      Will Tucker - Canterbury
      Kaliopasi Uluilakepa - Wellington
      Tupou Va'ai - Taranaki
      Ricky Van Der Heyden - Bay of Plenty

      Backs
      Wiseguy Faiane- Auckland
      Leicester Faingaanuku - Tasman
      Scott Gregory - Northland
      Jack Grooby - Tasman
      Ciarahn Matoe - Taranaki
      Rupena Parkinson - Tasman
      Harry Plummer - Auckland
      Rameka Poihipi - Canterbury
      Carlos Price - Wellington
      Billy Proctor - Wellington
      Ngane Punivai - Canterbury
      Jay Renton - Southland
      Xavier Roe - Waikato
      Jamie Spowart - Tasman
      Bailyn Sullivan - Waikato
      Tanielu Tele'a - Auckland
      Danny Toala - Hawkes Bay
      Salyn Tonu'u - North Harbour
      Sheldon Tovio - Waikato
      Kaleb Trask - Bay of Plenty

      Not considered due to Super Rugby or Sevens commitments: Caleb Clarke (Auckland), Will Jordan (Tasman), Vilimoni Koroi (Otago).

      Not considered due to injury: Will Tremain (Hawke's Bay), Raymond Nu'u (Canterbury).

      http://www.allblacks.com/News/31703/journey-to-2018-world-rugby-under-20-championship-begins

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      • Stargazer
        Stargazer last edited by Stargazer

        Selected players by province:

        Auckland (11): John Akau'ola-Laula, Rob Cobb, Waimana Reidlinger-Kapa, Ben Sa'u, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa, Sione Talitui, Wiseguy Faiane, Harry Plummer, Tanielu Tele'a, [Caleb Clarke]
        Bay of Plenty (5): Joe Johnson, Tevita Mafileo, Ajay Mua, Ricky Van Der Heyden, Kaleb Trask
        Counties (1): Suetena Asomua
        Canterbury (5): Tom Christie, Will Tucker, Rameka Poihipi, Ngane Punivai, [ Raymond Nu'u]
        Hawke's Bay (5): Jacob Devery, Tim Farrell, Devan Flanders, Danny Toala, [Will Tremain]
        Manawatu (2): Sione Asi, Brayden Iose
        North Harbour (1): Salyn Tonu'u
        Northland (1): Scott Gregory,
        Otago (3): Ricky Jackson, Slade McDowall, [Vilimoni Koroi]
        Southland (2): Flynn Thomas, Jay Renton
        Taranaki (4) Tom Florence, Bradley Slater, Tupou Va'ai, Ciarahn Matoe
        Tasman (7): Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Sam Moli, Leicester Faingaanuku, Jack Grooby, Rupena Parkinson, Jamie Spowart, [Will Jordan]
        Waikato (6) Sosaia Fale, Josh Kaho, Laghlan McWhannell, Xavier Roe, Bailyn Sullivan, Sheldon Tovio
        Wellington (4): Xavier Numia, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Carlos Price, Billy Proctor

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        • Stargazer
          Stargazer last edited by Stargazer

          For some reason, I expected more players from the NZ Schools team.
          For example, I miss players from Hastings Boys like Lincoln McClutchie, Folau Fakatava and others; Rivez Reihana from SKC etc, but maybe they are still too young? Maybe they'll be playing U19s first in 2018?

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          • mikedogz
            mikedogz last edited by

            Bugger, Taranaki have recruited Tupou Va'ai from Wesley/Counties. I was hoping he would join the Counties Academy.

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            • mikedogz
              mikedogz last edited by

              Who are sons of former Pro players?

              Hoskins Sotutu
              Salyn Tonu'u?
              Rupena Parkinson?

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              • Bovidae
                Bovidae @Stargazer last edited by

                @stargazer

                Reihana is from SKC.

                Waikato is under-represented given they made the U19 final again. I thought the 1st 5 Coombes-Fabling played very well in the tournament.

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                • Stargazer
                  Stargazer @Bovidae last edited by

                  @bovidae said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                  @stargazer

                  Reihana is from SKC.

                  Waikato is under-represented given they made the U19 final again. I thought the 1st 5 Coombes-Fabling played very well in the tournament.

                  Cheers, yes, was thinking about the right player, but the wrong Top 4 game.

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                  • Bovidae
                    Bovidae @mikedogz last edited by

                    @mikedogz said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                    Who are sons of former Pro players?

                    Hoskins Sotutu
                    Salyn Tonu'u?
                    Rupena Parkinson?

                    Brad Slater is Andy's son. I saw him play at hooker for NPBHS a few times and didn't rate him.

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                    • taniwharugby
                      taniwharugby last edited by

                      hopefully Reihana comes back here when he steps into Provincial rugby!

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                      • Wurzel
                        Wurzel @Stargazer last edited by

                        @stargazer said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                        Not considered due to Super Rugby or Sevens commitments: Caleb Clarke (Auckland), Will Jordan (Tasman), Vilimoni Koroi (Otago).

                        Reading between the lines, Koroi is in the NZ 7s team (no surprises) and Will Jordan is in the Crusaders (seems likely) and therefore Caleb Clarke is in the Blues or NZ 7s?

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                        • KiwiMurph
                          KiwiMurph @Wurzel last edited by

                          @wurzel Caleb Clarke was announced as a Blues signing a couple of months back - along with Dalton Papalii

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                          • Tim
                            Tim @mikedogz last edited by

                            @mikedogz

                            Salyn Tonu'u is Junior Tonu'u's son. He plays halfback, and apparently was the star of the NH U19 team this year (finished 3rd).

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                            • Rapido
                              Rapido @mikedogz last edited by Rapido

                              @mikedogz said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                              Who are sons of former Pro players?

                              Hoskins Sotutu
                              Salyn Tonu'u?
                              Rupena Parkinson?

                              I think I remember a Van Der Heyden for BoP in late 80s / early 90s. Played No8 i think, or may have been a different dutch sounding name?

                              (not pro then though .......)

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                                98blueandgold last edited by

                                Good squad, some depth there.
                                as for 10s like McCluthie, Reihana (Only y12), Waikato first five, we just happen to have talent there, Last two years schools first 5s who have played mitre10 Wiseguy, Plummer and my pick Matoe.
                                Like the athletes in the forwards, but agin it will be the set-piece that dictates the success of the group.

                                As is the way a number of this squad will not make it to the next stage and those not pick will find there way in for march, especially this years schools players. You always find that the Feb/March camps is more accurate as they pick players who have had super squad exposure and super development games. I think they selectors want to see them play up a level before choosing current school players.

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                                • Number 10
                                  Number 10 @Rapido last edited by

                                  @rapido said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                  @mikedogz said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                  Who are sons of former Pro players?

                                  Hoskins Sotutu
                                  Salyn Tonu'u?
                                  Rupena Parkinson?

                                  I think I remember a Van Der Heyden for BoP in late 80s / early 90s. Played No8 i think, or may have been a different dutch sounding name?

                                  (not pro then though .......)

                                  I think you're thinking of Steve van der Leeden who was number eight for BOP 1989-1990.
                                  His father Ernest was fullback for BOP 1968.

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                                    cgrant last edited by

                                    I expected Alaimalo, Dyer, Ah Kuoi, Funaki, Tupaea and Etene Nanai to make the squad. They had been very impressive for the NZ Schoolboys in September. Still too young ?

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                                    • Stargazer
                                      Stargazer @cgrant last edited by Stargazer

                                      @cgrant Yeah, that's what I thought when I said that I expected more players from the NZ Schools team. I think many of them will probably play U19s in 2018, and only a few will make the U20 squad.

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                                      • Number 10
                                        Number 10 @Stargazer last edited by

                                        @stargazer said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                        Auckland (11): John Akau'ola-Laula, Rob Cobb, Waimana Reidlinger-Kapa, Ben Sa'u, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa, Sione Talitui, Wiseguy Faiane, Harry Plummer, Tanielu Tele'a, [Caleb Clarke]
                                        Bay of Plenty (5): Joe Johnson, Tevita Mafileo, Ajay Mua, Ricky Van Der Heyden, Kaleb Trask
                                        Counties (1): Suetena Asomua
                                        Canterbury (5): Tom Christie, Will Tucker, Rameka Poihipi, Ngane Punivai, [ Raymond Nu'u]
                                        Hawke's Bay (5): Jacob Devery, Tim Farrell, Devan Flanders, Danny Toala, [Will Tremain]
                                        Manawatu (2): Sione Asi, Brayden Iose
                                        North Harbour (1): Salyn Tonu'u
                                        Northland (1): Scott Gregory,
                                        Otago (3): Ricky Jackson, Slade McDowall, [Vilimoni Koroi]
                                        Southland (2): Flynn Thomas, Jay Renton
                                        Taranaki (4) Tom Florence, Bradley Slater, Tupou Va'ai, Ciarahn Matoe
                                        Tasman (7): Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Sam Moli, Leicester Faingaanuku, Jack Grooby, Rupena Parkinson, Jamie Spowart, [Will Jordan]
                                        Waikato (6) Sosaia Fale, Josh Kaho, Laghlan McWhannell, Xavier Roe, Bailyn Sullivan, Sheldon Tovio
                                        Wellington (4): Xavier Numia, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Carlos Price, Billy Proctor

                                        The ones in bold all played Mitre 10 Cup this year except for Ngani Punivai who played in Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield defence v Wanganui.

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                                        • Bovidae
                                          Bovidae @98blueandgold last edited by

                                          @98blueandgold

                                          I've heard good things about Matoe. He spent most of the season playing club rugby for Hautapu in the Waikato.

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                                            cgrant @Number 10 last edited by

                                            @number-10 said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                            @stargazer said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                            Auckland (11): John Akau'ola-Laula, Rob Cobb, Waimana Reidlinger-Kapa, Ben Sa'u, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa, Sione Talitui, Wiseguy Faiane, Harry Plummer, Tanielu Tele'a, [Caleb Clarke]
                                            Bay of Plenty (5): Joe Johnson, Tevita Mafileo, Ajay Mua, Ricky Van Der Heyden, Kaleb Trask
                                            Counties (1): Suetena Asomua
                                            Canterbury (5): Tom Christie, Will Tucker, Rameka Poihipi, Ngane Punivai, [ Raymond Nu'u]
                                            Hawke's Bay (5): Jacob Devery, Tim Farrell, Devan Flanders, Danny Toala, [Will Tremain]
                                            Manawatu (2): Sione Asi, Brayden Iose
                                            North Harbour (1): Salyn Tonu'u
                                            Northland (1): Scott Gregory,
                                            Otago (3): Ricky Jackson, Slade McDowall, [Vilimoni Koroi]
                                            Southland (2): Flynn Thomas, Jay Renton
                                            Taranaki (4) Tom Florence, Bradley Slater, Tupou Va'ai, Ciarahn Matoe
                                            Tasman (7): Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Sam Moli, Leicester Faingaanuku, Jack Grooby, Rupena Parkinson, Jamie Spowart, [Will Jordan]
                                            Waikato (6) Sosaia Fale, Josh Kaho, Laghlan McWhannell, Xavier Roe, Bailyn Sullivan, Sheldon Tovio
                                            Wellington (4): Xavier Numia, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Carlos Price, Billy Proctor

                                            The ones in bold all played Mitre 10 Cup this year except for Ngani Punivai who played in Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield defence v Wanganui.

                                            I think Christie has played a few minutes against Tasman during the Mitre 10 Cup final.

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                                            • Number 10
                                              Number 10 @cgrant last edited by

                                              @cgrant

                                              he did too - came on for the last five minutes.

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                                              • Rapido
                                                Rapido @Number 10 last edited by

                                                @number-10 said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                                @rapido said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                                @mikedogz said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                                Who are sons of former Pro players?

                                                Hoskins Sotutu
                                                Salyn Tonu'u?
                                                Rupena Parkinson?

                                                I think I remember a Van Der Heyden for BoP in late 80s / early 90s. Played No8 i think, or may have been a different dutch sounding name?

                                                (not pro then though .......)

                                                I think you're thinking of Steve van der Leeden who was number eight for BOP 1989-1990.
                                                His father Ernest was fullback for BOP 1968.

                                                That's the one.

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                                                • Tim
                                                  Tim last edited by

                                                  Ben Wylie  /  Oct 31, 2017

                                                  New Zealand U20: 2018 development squad

                                                  New Zealand U20: 2018 development squad

                                                  Craig Philpott has named his first wider development squad for the 2018 New Zealand U20 side – who will be looking to capture their third U20 title in four years next summer – ahead of …

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                                                  • Rapido
                                                    Rapido @mikedogz last edited by

                                                    @mikedogz said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                                    Who are sons of former Pro players?

                                                    Hoskins Sotutu
                                                    Salyn Tonu'u?
                                                    Rupena Parkinson?

                                                    Is Will Tremain son of 90s HB player (Simon?) who was the son of Kel?

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                                                    • Number 10
                                                      Number 10 last edited by Number 10

                                                      Is grandson of Kel, not sure which of Kel's sons is the father.

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                                                      • Stargazer
                                                        Stargazer last edited by

                                                        🤔

                                                        http://www.allblacks.com/News/31775/craig-philpott-appointed-to-expanded-under-20-coaching-role

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                                                          Stargazer last edited by Stargazer

                                                          Players selected for the first NZ U20 trial camp in Palmerston-North of the year (starting 8 March 2018)

                                                          The camp begins on Thursday with a tight five clinic led by All Blacks scrum guru Mike Cron, before all players assemble for a five-day programme. Two trial teams will be selected to play Hurricanes Development and a Wellington XV on Saturday 10 March.
                                                          
                                                          Philpott said this camp is an important component in building the squad.
                                                          
                                                          “We had these players in camp in December for some testing and to set expectations and goals. This week we get to see how they have progressed over the summer months and really start building towards June."
                                                          
                                                          The squad features several players who had been involved in the 2017 wider squad, while six players have been recognised for their performances in the New Zealand Schools’ campaign late last year.
                                                          

                                                          Selected players:

                                                          Auckland (6): John Akau'ola-Laula, Rob Cobb, Waimana Riedlinger-Kapa, Ben Sa'u, Harry Plummer, Tanielu Tele'a
                                                          Bay of Plenty (5): Joe Johnson, Tevita Mafileo, Jeriah Mua, Stan van den Hoven, Kaleb Trask
                                                          Canterbury (5): Tom Christie, Will Tucker, Raymond Nu'u, Rameka Poihipi, Ngane Punivai
                                                          Counties Manukau (1): Suetena Asomua
                                                          Hawkes Bay (1): Devan Flanders
                                                          Manawatu (4): Sione Asi, Brayden Iose, Matene Ruawai, Ueta Tufuga
                                                          Northland (1): Scott Gregory
                                                          Otago (2): Ricky Jackson, Slade McDowall
                                                          Southland (2): Flynn Thomas, Jay Renton
                                                          Taranaki (4): Tom Florence, Bradley Slater, Tupou Vaa'i, Ciarahn Matoe
                                                          Tasman (6): Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Sam Moli, Leicester Faingaanuku, Jack Grooby, Rupena Parkinson, Jamie Spowart
                                                          Waikato (4): Josh Kaho, Xavier Roe, Bailyn Sullivan, Quinn Tupaea
                                                          Wellington (5): Xavier Numia, Taine Plumtree, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Carlos Price, Billy Proctor

                                                          Not considered due to Super Rugby or Sevens commitments

                                                          Caleb Clarke (Blues)
                                                          Will Jordan (Crusaders)
                                                          Vilimoni Koroi (All Blacks Sevens)

                                                          Not considered due to injury

                                                          Hawke's Bay (3): Jacob Devery, Tim Farrell, Will Tremain
                                                          Waikato (1): Laghlan McWhannell
                                                          Bay of Plenty (1): Ajay Mua
                                                          Auckland (3): Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa, Sione Talitui
                                                          Waikato (1): Sheldon Tovio

                                                          A further camp for the New Zealand Under 20 squad will be held in April, before taking part in the Oceania Tournament on the Gold Coast in April and May. A squad of 28 will be selected to go to the Under 20 World Championship in France from 25 May – 18 June 2017.
                                                          

                                                          http://www.allblacks.com/News/32115/under-20-hopefuls-in-final-push-for-world-cup-squad-selection

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                                                          • Bovidae
                                                            Bovidae last edited by

                                                            These squads are always interesting to see where some schoolboy stars end up. A few have moved to other provinces.

                                                            I wonder how old Charles Alaimalo is? He might still be a year away from being considered for the U20s.

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                                                            • Stargazer
                                                              Stargazer @Bovidae last edited by

                                                              @bovidae said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                                              These squads are always interesting to see where some schoolboy stars end up. A few have moved to other provinces.

                                                              I wonder how old Charles Alaimalo is? He might still be a year away from being considered for the U20s.

                                                              Is there a minimum age? There are at least 3 Hawke's Bay players, who were in NZ schools, but missing in the list to my surprise.

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                                                                Bovidae @Stargazer last edited by

                                                                @stargazer

                                                                How old is Flanders?

                                                                IIRC they don’t tend to select many 18 yr olds, but if you good enough you are old enough.

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                                                                  Nepia @Bovidae last edited by

                                                                  @bovidae said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                                                  @stargazer

                                                                  How old is Flanders?

                                                                  IIRC they don’t tend to select many 18 yr olds, but if you good enough you are old enough.

                                                                  He was in NZ Secondary Schools last year so 18/19 I would assume?

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                                                                  • Stargazer
                                                                    Stargazer @Nepia last edited by

                                                                    @nepia said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                                                    @bovidae said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                                                    @stargazer

                                                                    How old is Flanders?

                                                                    IIRC they don’t tend to select many 18 yr olds, but if you good enough you are old enough.

                                                                    He was in NZ Secondary Schools last year so 18/19 I would assume?

                                                                    Flanders is 19 (DOB 04/02/1999). Lincoln McClutchie is 18 (DOB 04/12/1999).

                                                                    I wonder whether there is a cut-off date somewhere in the year? Don't know the DOB of Fakatava and Toala ...

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                                                                    • Bovidae
                                                                      Bovidae last edited by

                                                                      Not too many of the NZ schools players are in that player list to attend the U20 camp.

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                                                                      • Stargazer
                                                                        Stargazer @Bovidae last edited by

                                                                        @bovidae Yeah, I wonder whether - except for the absolute best players from NZ Schools of the previous year - they are first expected to play the U19 tournament and then will be considered a year later.

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                                                                          Nogusta @Stargazer last edited by Nogusta

                                                                          @stargazer said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:

                                                                          @bovidae Yeah, I wonder whether - except for the absolute best players from NZ Schools of the previous year - they are first expected to play the U19 tournament and then will be considered a year later.

                                                                          Yep that's right. Very rare for a NZ Schools player from the previous year make the NZ U20s the next year. Recent exceptions I can think of - 2017 Caleb Clarke, 2016 Dalton Papali'i, Peter Umaga Jensen, Asafo Aumua, Alex Fidow - I'm sure there have been a few others?
                                                                          Toala went to the Dec camp and was a bit off the pace fitness wise so that maybe might've counted against him? McLutchie will have to bide his time with both Harry Plummer and Ciarahn Matoe in there. Same with Fakatava as there is good depth at halfback - Carlos Price, Xavier Roe, Jay Renton. I'd say Flanders and Mua (Jeriah) would have been brought in for the selectors to have a look with the likes of Mua (AJ), Sotutu and Sione Talitui (Havili) all injured?

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                                                                            chchfanatic last edited by chchfanatic

                                                                            Cullen grace has been killing it at the crusaders. Played for the knights last week. Could be a Bolter for mitre 10 Cup

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                                                                            • Tim
                                                                              Tim last edited by

                                                                              Auckland’s next generation to suit up in black for Oceania tournament

                                                                              Auckland’s next generation to suit up in black for Oceania tournament

                                                                              The first New Zealand Under 20 team of 2018 has been named to play in the Oceania tournament on the Gold Coast at the...

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                                                                                Tim last edited by Tim

                                                                                Under 20 squad named for Oceania Rugby Championship

                                                                                Forwards: <

                                                                                John Akau'ola-Laula - Auckland
                                                                                Suetena Asomua - Counties Manukau
                                                                                Tom Christie (Captain) - Canterbury
                                                                                Rob Cobb - Auckland
                                                                                Devan Flanders - Hawke's Bay
                                                                                Tom Florence - Taranaki
                                                                                Ricky Jackson - Otago
                                                                                Tevita Mafileo - Bay of Plenty
                                                                                Laghlan McWhannell - Waikato
                                                                                Waimana Riedlinger-Kapa - Auckland
                                                                                Bradley Slater - Taranaki
                                                                                Hoskins Sotutu - Auckland
                                                                                Flynn Thomas - Southland
                                                                                Will Tucker - Canterbury
                                                                                Kaliopasi Uluilakepa - Wellington

                                                                                Backs:
                                                                                Leicester Faingaanuku - Tasman
                                                                                Will Jordan - Tasman
                                                                                Vilimoni Koroi - Otago
                                                                                Ciarahn Matoe - Taranaki
                                                                                Harry Plummer - Auckland
                                                                                Carlos Price - Wellington
                                                                                Billy Proctor - Wellington
                                                                                Ngane Punivai - Canterbury
                                                                                Jay Renton - Southland
                                                                                Xavier Roe - Waikato
                                                                                Bailyn Sullivan - Waikato
                                                                                Tanielu Tele'a - Auckland
                                                                                Kaleb Trask - Bay of Plenty

                                                                                2- 3 players to be named

                                                                                Players not considered due to Super Rugby commitments

                                                                                Caleb Clarke - Blues

                                                                                Players not considered due to injury

                                                                                Tim Farrell - Hawke's Bay
                                                                                Brayden Iose - Manawatu
                                                                                Ajay Mua - Bay of Plenty
                                                                                Xavier Numia - Wellington
                                                                                Cameron Suafoa - Auckland
                                                                                Sheldon Tovio - Waikato

                                                                                Tevita Mafileo is Sione Mafileo's younger brother, as Billy Proctor is Mike Proctor's.

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                                                                                  Stargazer @Tim last edited by

                                                                                  @tim It's a pity that Jeriah Mua didn't make it, but I assume that his situation is similar to that of a lot of last year's Hastings Boys players who are missing from the squad and that he'll also be eligible next year. Only one of them made it, Devan Flanders.

                                                                                  Of the 3 Hawke's Bay players that missed out, I feel most sorry for Tim Farrell, who's one of the most talented NZ props in this age group. Got injured during last year's JWC, and now again a serious injury. Jacob Devery and Will Tremain also injured, although not mentioned.

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                                                                                    KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                                                    Interesting to see Koroi there.

                                                                                    Fitness permitting he will play

                                                                                    Comm Games 7s (mid April)
                                                                                    Oceania U20s (late April early May)
                                                                                    World U20s (late May)
                                                                                    World Cup 7s in San Francisco (July)

                                                                                    Plus who knows if he fits any World 7s Series round into the above calendar.

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