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    2022 NZ Schools

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    • Stargazer
      Stargazer last edited by

      The preparation for this year's NZ Schools selection and games will start soon. It looks like there won't be games against Aussie Schools this year. If true, that's really disappointing.

      This is the NZR media release:

      Super Rugby Under 18 Camps to showcase secondary school talent

      6 SEPTEMBER 2022

      The next generation of New Zealand rugby stars are currently being identified and selected by Super Rugby Clubs for Under 18 camps set to run across the country.

      Each of the five New Zealand Super Rugby Clubs will host and facilitate the Under 18 development camps from October 1 – 5 in their respective super region.

      New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) High Performance Player Development Manager Matt Sexton said the camps provide an opportunity for the next generation of rugby talent in New Zealand to be exposed to the High Performance pathway.

      “We have an abundance of young talented players across New Zealand, to have over 200 players attending across the five regions is fantastic. The camps will allow these players to be exposed to key elements for a future in professional rugby. We want each individual to be able to walk away from these camps with a clear picture as to what their pathway is and what they need to do to achieve their goals.”

      “Once again it is fantastic to have Super Rugby level coaches and management leading these teams, their knowledge and experience is invaluable for young players.”

      Under 18 Development Camps will be hosted in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Facilitated by NZR and Super Rugby staff, Under 18 players made up of school and club players, will assemble on Saturday 1 October.

      At the conclusion of the week-long camps the 2022 New Zealand Secondary Schools, New Zealand Barbarians and Under 18 Māori teams will be selected. Those three teams will then compete alongside Fijian Schools team in a four-team series.

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      • Stargazer
        Stargazer last edited by

        This is from the Hurricanes media release:


        Hurricanes U18 Camp 2022

        1-5 October
        Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust, Hastings

        Matches
        Tuesday 4 October, Owen Delany Park, Taupo

        • Hurricanes U18 Game 1 vs Fiji XV – 1:30pm
        • Hurricanes U18 Game 2 vs Fiji U18 – 3:00pm
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        • Bovidae
          Bovidae last edited by Bovidae

          A couple of schools have publicised their players being selected for the Chiefs U18 camps, so I assume the full squad lists will be released at some stage.

          At least the NZS teams will get to play, unlike last year.

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          • Bovidae
            Bovidae last edited by Bovidae

            Here is the Chiefs U18 Development squad.

            Looking at the names, some of the players involved in U19s are younger than I thought to be in the U18s too. Surprised to see Cody Vai in the Chiefs, and not the Blues. I had been told that Payton Spencer is following his father's career path and had signed with the Blues. This confirms it.

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            University of Waikato Chiefs U18 Development Camp Named

            University of Waikato Chiefs U18 Development Camp Named

            A talented group of young rugby players have been selected to attend the University of Waikato Chiefs Region Under 18 Development Camp.

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            • Stargazer
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              BLUES U18 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD — Blues Rugby

              BLUES U18 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD — Blues Rugby

              Fifty-two players spread across the Blues region have been selected in the Blues Under-18 Development Squad.  Twenty-one different schools and clubs are represented in the group, with players coming from as far as Kerikeri High School in the North to Aorere College in South Auckland. &

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              • Bovidae
                Bovidae last edited by Bovidae

                No Francis Manuleleua. I wonder if he is committed to RL?

                Like a lot of the Kelston boys, Xavier Tito-Harris is another who has been linked to RL. He should be in the NZ Schools team then.

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                • Duluth
                  Duluth last edited by Duluth

                  So Sam is another one of Sam Tuitupou’s sons? Essendon is only slightly older

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                  • taniwharugby
                    taniwharugby last edited by

                    Bit surprised Kiwi Duncan from WBHS made it, IIRC he didn't get a huge amount of starts for WBHS this year, although having seen him play for a number of years, he is a talented kid.

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                    • Stargazer
                      Stargazer last edited by Stargazer

                      Junior Crusaders:

                      Richie Tuipelehake Tupua'ilei - St Thomas of Canterbury

                      Suliasi Faiva - St Bede's College

                      Zach Parkin - Timaru Boys High School

                      Manumaua Letiu - Christchurch Boys High School

                      Bryn Graham - Shirley Boys High School

                      Lachlan Harris-Tatana - St Thomas of Canterbury

                      Shaun Kempton - Selwyn Combined

                      Riley Brewis - Christchurch Boys High School

                      Sione Mafi - Nelson College

                      Iveni Nasio - Shirley Boys High School

                      Lehopoame Leota - Christ's College

                      Hennie Fa'avae - Nelson College

                      Jayden Sa - Christ's College

                      Finn McLeod - Christchurch Boys High School

                      Liam Jack - Christ's College

                      Norman Palu - St Thomas of Canterbury

                      Andre Sula - St Bede's College

                      Jackson Ross - Timaru Boys High School

                      Christian Ioane - St Bede's College

                      Max Ansell - Christchurch Boys High School

                      Cameron Blackwood - St Andrew's College

                      Jack Coulthard - St Thomas of Canterbury

                      George Gunn - St Bede's College

                      Cale Tairua - Timaru Boys High School

                      James Moore - Christchurch Boys High School

                      Matt Lowe - Nelson College

                      Tanner Stowers-Smith - St Bede's College

                      Harry Nossiter - Christchurch Boys High School

                      Tylah Blake - Nelson College

                      Ben O'Donovan - St Bede's College

                      Ned Milne - Timaru Boys High School

                      Ollie Burra - Christchurch Boys High School

                      Hugh Robinson - Malborough Boys College

                      Jordan Soli - Shirley Boys High School

                      Callum Summerfield - Christ's College

                      Oliver Lawry - St Thomas of Canterbury

                      Harrison Inch - Nelson College

                      Cam Rawlings - St Bede's College

                      Maretino Kaloudau - St Thomas of Canterbury

                      Nelesoni Malaulau - Nelson College

                      Kurtis MacDonald - Christchurch Boys High School

                      Jamayne Feast - St Bede's College

                      Timoci Sauira - Nelson College

                      Riley Lucas - St Bede's College

                      Tevita Faitotonu - St Thomas of Canterbury

                      Jack Busch-Ward - Christchurch Boys High School

                      Dakota Kakoi - Shirley Boys High School

                      Alizjah Campbell - Selwyn Combined

                      Cooper Roberts - Malborough Boys College

                      Thomas Ruwhiu - St Andrew's College

                      Luca Tracey - Christchurch Boys High School

                      Junior Crusaders Named

                      Junior Crusaders Named

                      51 of the region's top high school rugby prospects have been named in the Junior Crusaders squad this evening.

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                      • Crazy Horse
                        Crazy Horse last edited by Crazy Horse

                        I don't know why, but I am always interested to see if any sons/nephews of past players are coming through. So, Liam Jack, is he related to Graham and Chris?

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                        • Stargazer
                          Stargazer @Crazy Horse last edited by

                          @Crazy-Horse Haha, I do the same. Sons/nephews/younger brothers or cousins. Always wondering when I see a familiar last name.

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                          • Bovidae
                            Bovidae last edited by

                            Nelson would be under-represented given they won the competition.

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                              chucknz @Crazy Horse last edited by

                              @Crazy-Horse son of Graham

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                                • Stargazer
                                  Stargazer last edited by

                                  2022 Hurricanes U18 Development Camp attendees:

                                  Dylan Bronlund - Gisborne Boys High School - Poverty Bay

                                  King Maxwell - Gisborne Boys High School - Poverty Bay

                                  Carlos Hihi - Gisborne Boys High School - Poverty Bay

                                  Gus Brown - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Cornelius Mienie (CJ) - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Max Ratcliffe - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Joel Russell - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Angus Prouting - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Tasman Soanai Oeti - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Cory Berkett - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Adam Curran - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Patrick Tuifua - Lindisfarne College - Hawkes Bay

                                  Tom Allen - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Bryson Crawford-Pakoti - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Aone Lolofie - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Josh Leach - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Tali Ioasa - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Matolu Petaia - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Fletcher Bainbridge - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Jehmial Ross - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

                                  Dylan Homan - St Johns College - Hawkes Bay

                                  Konradd Newland - Whanganui Collegiate - Whanganui

                                  Joshua Brunger - Whanganui Collegiate - Whanganui

                                  Liam O'Connor - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

                                  Telson Liuvaie - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

                                  Logan Wallace - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

                                  Tayne Harvey - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

                                  Simi Ului - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

                                  Sam Coles - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

                                  Joe Simpson-Smith - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

                                  Mosese Bason - Feilding High School - Manawatu

                                  Sam Kane - Feilding High School - Manawatu

                                  Vernon Bason - Feilding High School - Manawatu

                                  Kade Manuel - Feilding High School - Manawatu

                                  William Fonohema - Feilding High School - Manawatu

                                  Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula - College Old Boys - Manawatu

                                  Moses Armstrong-Ravula - St Andrews College - Manawatu

                                  Wiremu Bartlett - Rathkeale College - Wairarapa Bush

                                  Jordan Chapman - St Patricks College - Wellington

                                  Francis Mettrick - St Patricks College - Wellington

                                  Salesa Seumanufagai - St Patricks College - Wellington

                                  Sione Latu - Scots College - Wellington

                                  Letitaia Campbell - Scots College - Wellington

                                  Stanley Solomon - Wellington College - Wellington

                                  Senio Sanele - St Patricks College, Silverstream - Wellington

                                  Toby Mallon - St Patricks College, Silverstream - Wellington

                                  Lennox Easthope - St Patricks College, Silverstream - Wellington

                                  Sione Baker - Mana College - Wellington

                                  Tofuka Paongo - Tawa RFC - Wellington

                                  Comprised of identified talent from the Hurricanes region – the squad boasts twelve returnees from the 2021 edition and two sets of brothers out of the Manawatū region.

                                  Of the returnees – 18-year-old Manawatū first-five Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula comes in having led the Manawatū Evergreens during the provincial development season, as well as being part of the Hurricanes U20s during May’s Super Rugby U20s tournament in Taupo. He’s joined by his younger brother, Moses, a front rower out of St Andrew’s College who will join the Manawatū Academy in 2023.

                                  Feilding High School Hooker, Vernon Bason, who was named in the NZ Secondary Schools side in 2021 returns and is joined by younger brother, 17-year-old Mosese, a promising loose forward.

                                  Napier Boy’s High School – runners up at the recent National Top Four in Palmerston North, with eight members of their side selected, headlined by returnees Corey Berkett and Max Ratcliffe, alongside another ten players from the region.

                                  Heartland region representatives at the camp – the returning Konradd Newland is joined by his Whanganui Collegiate teammate Joshua Brunger, as well as Rathkeale College’s Wiremu Bartlett out of Wairarapa-Bush.

                                  Fresh from winning the Tranzit Coachlines 1st XV Premiership title – Silverstream prop Senio Sanele returns alongside his teammates, Toby Mallon and Lennox Easthope.

                                  A step on the path to professional rugby, the Super Rugby Development Camps provide the identified talent key information and coaching to support their rugby development, off-field growth and personal leadership, while connecting the players with the Super Rugby Club, to lay foundations for future success as they transition out of college rugby.

                                  Hurricanes Head Coach, Jason Holland as well as assistants Chris Gibbes, Cory Jane and Tyler Bleyendaal will work closely with the players in their position specific roles through the week as well and Mindset Coach, Luke Rowe and Professional Development Manager, Arden David-Perrott, himself a graduate of the Hurricanes U18 programme on personal leadership and off field development.

                                  The camp will culminate with two sides taking on the Fiji U18s and a Fiji U18 Selection at Taupo’s Owen Delany Park on Tuesday 4 October.


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                                  Hurricanes U18s Named for Super Rugby Development Camp

                                  Hurricanes U18s Named for Super Rugby Development Camp
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                                  • Bovidae
                                    Bovidae @Stargazer last edited by

                                    @Stargazer The Napier BHS hooker (Chrystal) isn't there.

                                    When I watched the Lindisfarne-Wesley game their centre Watson also looked like a good player.

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                                    • Stargazer
                                      Stargazer @Bovidae last edited by

                                      @Bovidae I think Tyrone Chrystal is still a bit young. He's year 11 or 12, so he'll probably be in the group, next year.

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                                      • Canes4life
                                        Canes4life last edited by Canes4life

                                        In Senele (St Pats Stream), Bason (Fielding) and Brown (Napier) that could very much end up being the NZ Schools front row. Hopefully the Canes keep all of them in the system.

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                                        • Stargazer
                                          Stargazer last edited by

                                          2022 Highlanders Schools squad

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                                          highlandersteam After a competitive 1st XV season to date and the introduction of the Highlanders U18 Cup played between our provincial unions, we are pleased to announce the 2022 Highlanders Schools Squad 🙌

                                          The development camp will be held 1-3 October and culminate with a game against the Junior Crusaders in Pleasant Point on 4th October.

                                          Highlanders Talent Development Manager, Kane Jury says; “Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the robust selection process. This year proved to be the toughest one to date and we’re all excited to learn more about the young talent within our region.”

                                          Congrats to all those selected 💪

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                                          • Kirwan
                                            Kirwan last edited by

                                            Chip off the old block, has a nice kick on him and all the time in the world on the ball.

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                                            • Bovidae
                                              Bovidae last edited by

                                              He played much better in other games this year. I have heard that Payton might be involved with the sevens programme.

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                                              • KiwiMurph
                                                KiwiMurph @Bovidae last edited by

                                                @Bovidae I've heard Payton will be in the Blues system?

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                                                • Bovidae
                                                  Bovidae @KiwiMurph last edited by Bovidae

                                                  @KiwiMurph Yes, I mentioned that a few weeks back, and he was then named in the Blues U18s squad.

                                                  Xavier Tito-Harris is a very good fullback from Kelston, so he might be moved to another position.

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                                                    Vashneel Prasad  /  Sep 22, 2022

                                                    Fijian Under-18 squad named for New Zealand tour

                                                    Fijian Under-18 squad named for New Zealand tour

                                                    Fiji Rugby is pleased to announce its Fijian Under-18 side which will tour to New Zealand early next month. The squad compromises of players who were part of the Skipper Cup Under-19 competition this season and the Vodafone Dean Trophy. Head Coach Masi Saqanavere said “The selection of players has b

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                                                    Match Details:
                                                    4th October: Fijian Under-18 v Hurricanes
                                                    11th October: Fijian Under-18 v NZ Barbarians
                                                    15th October: Fijian Under-18 v New Zealand Under-18

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                                                    • Bovidae
                                                      Bovidae last edited by

                                                      Sometimes the Fijian team has had NZ-based players. That would certainly make them stronger.

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                                                      • Stargazer
                                                        Stargazer last edited by

                                                        The team sheets of the two Hurricanes U18 teams to play Fiji XV and Fiji U18, tomorrow:

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                                                          Nepia @Stargazer last edited by

                                                          @Stargazer The two best schools in the Canes region get a grand total of 5 starting players in these two teams.

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                                                            Higgins @Nepia last edited by

                                                            @Nepia Palm Nth have five on their own so you obviously you don't count them as one of the top two teams. Mr. Larsen must be crapping himself after failing to have shoehorned in at least thirty Wellington players into the forty nine named.

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                                                            • Stargazer
                                                              Stargazer last edited by

                                                              Highlanders U18 teams to play 3 halves v Crusaders U18.

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                                                                Stargazer last edited by Stargazer

                                                                The Crusaders have just posted a squad list for tomorrow, without numbers/positions:

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                                                                And this is their coaching group:

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                                                                  Stargazer last edited by

                                                                  U18 Blues teams to play Chiefs U18.

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                                                                  • Bovidae
                                                                    Bovidae last edited by

                                                                    The Chiefs teams:

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                                                                        Stargazer last edited by

                                                                        Blues v Chiefs

                                                                        game 1: 19 - 36
                                                                        game 2: 17 - 12

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                                                                        • Canes4life
                                                                          Canes4life last edited by

                                                                          Hurricanes Under 18 Development camp results:

                                                                          Team Barrett beat Fiji XV 28-12
                                                                          Team Savea beat Fiji Under 18s 92-8

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                                                                            Canes4life last edited by Canes4life

                                                                            @Stargazer do you know much about Tom Allen? Looks like a big lad.

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                                                                              Bovidae last edited by

                                                                              The squads have been selected.

                                                                              Next generation of schoolboy talent selected in national teams

                                                                              Next generation of schoolboy talent selected in national teams

                                                                              The next generation of New Zealand rugby stars have been found with New Zealand Rugby today announcing the 2022 New Zealand Schools, New Zealand Barbarian Under 18 and New Zealand Māori Under 18 Ngā Whatukura Boys teams.

                                                                              NZ Schools
                                                                              Aki Tuivailala (Hamilton Boys' High School)
                                                                              Aone Lolofie (Hastings Boys' High School)
                                                                              Blair Tagi-Fuimaono (St Peter's College Auckland)
                                                                              Brooke Mitchell (Rotorua Boys' High School)
                                                                              Caelys-Paul Putoko (Hamilton Boys' High School)
                                                                              Cam Christie (Orewa College)
                                                                              Cody Vai (St Peter's Cambridge)
                                                                              Dickie Terepo (St Kentigern College)
                                                                              Dylan Pledger (King's High School)
                                                                              Gus Brown (Napier Boys' High School)
                                                                              Jack Coulthard (St Thomas of Canterbury)
                                                                              Jai Tamati (Rotorua Boys' High School)
                                                                              Kurene Luaumanuvae (St Peter's College Auckland)
                                                                              Liam Jack (Christ's College)
                                                                              Matt Lowe (Nelson College)
                                                                              Payton Spencer (Hamilton Boys' High School)
                                                                              Richie Tupua'ilei (St Thomas of Canterbury)
                                                                              Sika Pole (St Peter's College Auckland)
                                                                              Stanley Solomon (Wellington College)
                                                                              Star Sami (Kelston Boys’ High School)
                                                                              Tom Allen (Hastings Boys' High School)
                                                                              Tristyn Cook (Westlake Boys' High School)
                                                                              Vernon Bason (Fielding High School)
                                                                              Xavi Taele (St Kentigern College)
                                                                              Xavier Tito-Harris (Kelston Boys’ High School)

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                                                                                New Zealand Under 18 Quadrangular Tournament
                                                                                Location: St Paul’s Collegiate, Hamilton
                                                                                Date: Tuesday 11 October and Saturday 15 October

                                                                                Tuesday 11 October
                                                                                NZ Barbarians vs. Fiji Schools – 12.30pm
                                                                                NZ Māori Under 18 vs. NZ Secondary Schools – 2.30pm

                                                                                Saturday 15 October
                                                                                NZ Barbarians vs. NZ Māori U18 – 12.30pm
                                                                                NZ Secondary Schools vs. Fiji Schools – 2.30pm

                                                                                A pity that the NZ Schools and Barbarians U18s aren't playing each other. That would be the most competitive game.

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                                                                                  SouthernMann last edited by

                                                                                  From a selfish perspective I hope the Highlanders Talent Development Manager, and NZ Schools Head Coach Kane Jury can twist the arms of some of these lads... If they aren't already locked into contracts.

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