NZ U19s

[Bovidae]

We've talked about this tour to SA on another thread but I see that the squad has been announced today. A pity those unavailable players aren't involved.

New Zealand Under 19 Squad named to tour South Africa

The New Zealand Under 19 squad has been selected by Head Coach Mark Hammett to embark on a tour of South Africa later this month.

The New Zealand Under 19 squad is:

Ajay Faleafaga (Otago)
Ale Aho (Auckland)
Andrew Smith (Waikato)
Bradley Crichton (Wellington)
Byron Smith (Auckland)
Cody Nordstrom (Waikato)
Cooper Flanders (Shield Snorters)
Dylan Irvine (Ta$man)
Epeli Waqaicece (Manawatū)
Essendon Tuitupou (Auckland)
Finn Hurley (Otago)
Gabe Robinson (Waikato)
Hunter Morrison (Manawatū)
Isaac Hutchinson (Canterbury)
Jack Taylor (Southland)
Jordi Viljoen (Manawatu)
Keran van Staden (Counties Manukau)
Leo Gordon (Auckland)
Mefi Poseti Tupou (Shield Snorters)
Nic Shearer (Canterbury)
Riley Williams (Auckland)
Rory Woods (Northland)
Sam Hainsworth-Fa’aofo (Auckland)
Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa (Otago)
Siale Lauaki (Wellington)
Tahlor Cahill (Canterbury)
Taine Kolose (Bay of Plenty)
Toby Taylor (Bay of Plenty)
Torian Barnes (Canterbury)
Will Stodart (Otago)

Unavailable for Selection:
Caleb Tangitau (Auckland)
Che Clark (Auckland)
Harry Godfrey (Shield Snorters)
Macca Springer (Ta$man)
Noah Hotham (Ta$man)
Peter Lakai (Wellington)
Raymond Tuputupu (Manawatu)
Taha Kemara (Waikato)

Schedule:
New Zealand v Stormers, Monday 19 September, TBC, Stellenbosch
New Zealand v Sharks, Saturday 24 September, Kings Park, Durban
New Zealand v Leopards, Thursday 29 September, TBC, Potchefstroom
New Zealand v Lions, Tuesday 4 October, Ellis Park, Johannesburg

[Bovidae]

Oh, and Hammett. They're doomed.

[Stargazer]

@Bovidae It's a pity that this is scheduled during the NPC season and some of our best are not available for that reason. Lucas Cashmore isn't in either list, so I assume he's too old?

[Bovidae]

@Stargazer Cashmore turned 20 last month, so I guess it depends on what cut-off date they used for selection. He was playing for the BOP U19s.

[akan004]

Disappointed that they aren't playing the Boks u19s.

[bayimports]

@Bovidae said in NZ U19s:

He was playing for the BOP U19s.

He also played for the steamers in their win over Otago last week

[Bovidae]

@bayimports said in NZ U19s:

@Bovidae said in NZ U19s:

He was playing for the BOP U19s.

He also played for the steamers in their win over Otago last week

Was just referring to his possible eligibility. All the Waikato and BOP players named in the NZ U19s were playing in the U19 game I watched. Usually Jan 1 is used as the date for age-group teams.

[OomPB]

@akan004 Stormers u19 will be pretty close to Bokkies

[OomPB]

Legend Joggie Viljoen laaitie will be a big asset.

[OomPB]

21 players out of the 50 SA School squads were from WP (Stormers)

[booboo]

@Bovidae said in NZ U19s:

We've talked about this tour to SA on another thread but I see that the squad has been announced today. A pity those unavailable players aren't involved.

New Zealand Under 19 Squad named to tour South Africa

The New Zealand Under 19 squad has been selected by Head Coach Mark Hammett to embark on a tour of South Africa later this month.

The New Zealand Under 19 squad is:

Ajay Faleafaga (Otago)
Ale Aho (Auckland)
Andrew Smith (Waikato)
Bradley Crichton (Wellington)
Byron Smith (Auckland)
Cody Nordstrom (Waikato)
Cooper Flanders (Shield Snorters)
Dylan Irvine (Ta$man)
Epeli Waqaicece (Manawatū)
Essendon Tuitupou (Auckland)
Finn Hurley (Otago)
Gabe Robinson (Waikato)
Hunter Morrison (Manawatū)
Isaac Hutchinson (Canterbury)
Jack Taylor (Southland)
Jordi Viljoen (Manawatu)
Keran van Staden (Counties Manukau)
Leo Gordon (Auckland)
Mefi Poseti Tupou (Shield Snorters)
Nic Shearer (Canterbury)
Riley Williams (Auckland)
Rory Woods (Northland)
Sam Hainsworth-Fa’aofo (Auckland)
Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa (Otago)
Siale Lauaki (Wellington)
Tahlor Cahill (Canterbury)
Taine Kolose (Bay of Plenty)
Toby Taylor (Bay of Plenty)
Torian Barnes (Canterbury)
Will Stodart (Otago)

Unavailable for Selection:
Caleb Tangitau (Auckland)
Che Clark (Auckland)
Harry Godfrey (Shield Snorters)
Macca Springer (Ta$man)
Noah Hotham (Ta$man)
Peter Lakai (Wellington)
Raymond Tuputupu (Manawatu)
Taha Kemara (Waikato)

Schedule:
New Zealand v Stormers, Monday 19 September, TBC, Stellenbosch
New Zealand v Sharks, Saturday 24 September, Kings Park, Durban
New Zealand v Leopards, Thursday 29 September, TBC, Potchefstroom
New Zealand v Lions, Tuesday 4 October, Ellis Park, Johannesburg

No games v South Africa?

[OomPB]

@booboo that's strange. Maybe our Matrix end of year examns. They have just played a two weeks tournament vs England and France.

[OomPB]

Bulls would also be a big test. Played WP in the Cravenweek final.

[Bovidae]

Here’s a breakdown of the squad by position. Obviously some players can play in multiple positions.

Hookers
Dylan Irvine
Jack Taylor 

Taine Kolose

Props
Bradley Crichton
Gabe Robinson
Keran van Staden 

Siale Lauaki
Toby Taylor

Locks
Ale Aho
Andrew Smith
Hunter Morrison

Tahlor Cahill 

Rory Woods

Loose forwards
Cooper Flanders 

Sam Hainsworth-Fa’aofo
Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa
Torian Barnes
Will Stodart

Halfbacks
Jordi Viljoen

Nic Shearer

Riley Williams

1st 5s
Ajay Faleafaga 

Byron Smith

Midfield backs
Essendon Tuitupou
Leo Gordon
Mefiposeti Tupou

Outside backs
Cody Nordstrom
Epeli Waqaicece 

Finn Hurley
Isaac Hutchinson

[Bovidae]

This tour starts next week.

Resilient Rory Woods looking forward to South African Tour

Rory Woods (Ngāti Kahu) is a grounded young man with a firm grasp of his Whakapapa. Strong connections with family and friends help drive his rugby greater heights.

[OomPB]

Lorenzo Julies, Paul Roser is in the Sharks squad for the NZ u19s.

[Bovidae]

Do we know if these games will be televised? I can't see them listed on Sky, but maybe Spark Sports have the rights.

[OomPB]

@Bovidae they will be available on the SuperSchools app and youtube

[Stargazer]

@OomPB This YouTube account?

[OomPB]

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