Crusaders Knights squad named for 2017 season

Feb 16 • General News, International • 2784 Views • Comments Off on Crusaders Knights squad named for 2017 season

Crusaders Knights Head Coach Joe Maddock has named his 32-man squad for the 2017 season, which includes nine New Zealand U20 trialists, as well as current Canterbury and Tasman Mitre 10 Cup players.

The Crusaders development side, which was named following trials on 10 and 11 February at Lincoln University, features emerging Mitre 10 Cup, Academy and club players from throughout the region. Non-playing BNZ Crusaders squad members will also be involved, providing them with valuable game time.

Maddock says the trials highlighted the wealth of up and coming talent in the Crusaders region: “We were really impressed by the calibre of players who trialled last weekend, and believe we have a really strong squad for the upcoming matches against the Highlanders and Hurricanes development teams.

“These games provide a great opportunity for young players to represent the Crusaders region and gain some valuable experience alongside those who have already been involved at Mitre 10 Cup and Super Rugby level.”

The side will play their first of three matches on Saturday 25 February against the Highlanders development side (Bravehearts), with the match scheduled to kick off at 1:45 pm at Linfield Park in Christchurch. This will provide Christchurch fans with a chance to watch some top-class rugby throughout the afternoon, with the BNZ Crusaders first Investec Super Rugby match of 2017 set to take place afterwards, when they face the Brumbies from 7:35 pm at AMI Stadium.

The Crusaders Knights will play the Bravehearts for a second time on 4 March, in a match scheduled to be the curtain raiser for the BNZ Crusaders match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.

The team travel north to Levin for their final fixture against the Hurricanes development side on 25 March.

Crusaders Knights squad:

 

Name                                                   Club                Provincial Union
 
Harry Allan Sydenham Canterbury
Chris Gawler Lincoln University Canterbury
Tom Hill Stoke Tasman
Samu Tawake Sumner Canterbury
Blair Prinsep HSOB Tasman
Jack Straker Sydenham Canterbury
Sean Paranihi Sumner Canterbury
Tom Crozier Sumner Canterbury
Nathan Vella New Brighton Canterbury
Pari Pari Parkinson Stoke Tasman
Jonno Osborne Lincoln University Canterbury
Jack Powell Lincoln University Canterbury
Will Tucker Christchurch Canterbury
Dylan Nel Sumner Canterbury
Ethan Blackadder Nelson Tasman
Isaiah Miller Nelson Tasman
Sam Godwin University of Canterbury Canterbury
Tom Christie Christchurch Canterbury
Ere Enari Lincoln University Canterbury
Jack Stratton Lincoln University Canterbury
Tim O’Malley Waitohi Tasman
Brett Cameron Lincoln University Tasman
Ray Nu’u Sydenham Canterbury
Braydon Ennor University of Canterbury Canterbury
Nigel Gibb University of Canterbury Canterbury
Inga Finau Christchurch Canterbury
Poasa Waqanibau Sumner Canterbury
Will Jordan Christchurch Tasman
Caleb Makene Lincoln University Canterbury
Ngane Punivai Lincoln University Canterbury
Tima Faingaanuku Nelson Tasman
Josh McKay Lincoln University Canterbury

 

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