NZ Schools team named to play Fiji
NZ Barbarians Schools team to play Australian Schools named
The New Zealand Schools and Barbarians Schools teams to play Fiji and Australian Schools respectively in Auckland today, have been named.
The New Zealand Schools team to play Fiji Schools is:
1 Tim Farrell
2 Bradley Slater
3 Robb Cobb
4 Waimana Reidlinger-Kapa
5 Hoskins Sotutu
6 Ajay Mua
7 Sione Havili
8 Brayden Iose (C)
9 Carlos Price
10 Harry Plummer
11 Caleb Clarke
12 Paul Roache
13 Billy Proctor
14 Mosese Dawai
15 Ngane Punivai
Reserves
16 Flynn Thomas
17 Xavier Numia
18 Damon Abraham
19 Laghlan McWhannell
20 Naera Tipoki
21 Tim Hogan
22 Ciarahn Matoe
23 Leicester Faingaanuku
Coach Jason Holland said the squad had trained and prepared well, and was looking forward to the match.
“They’ve coped really well with some pretty average weather for training, but they have been taking in a lot, and they have maintained their enthusiasm. Now they’re just keen to get out there and play,” he said.
The New Zealand Barbarians Schools team to play Australia Schools is:
1 Kianu Kereru-Symes
2 Ricky Jackson
3 Tevita Mafileo
4 Cameron Suafoa
5 Naitoa Ah Kuoi
6 Sam Dickson
7 Joe Johnston (VC)
8 Matene Ruawai
9 Folau Fakatava
10 Lincoln McClutchie (C)
11 Connor Garden-Bachop
12 Quinn Tupaea
13 Tanielu Bakulich-Tele’a
14 Danny Toala
15 Kaleb Trask
Reserves
16 Perry Karati
17 Samuel Matenga
18 Suetena Asomua
19 Tupou Vaai
20 Kaylum Boshier
21 Scott Gregory
22 Niven Longopoa
23 Jamie Spowart
Head Coach Ryan Martin said he was very happy with the team’s preparation to date.
“They’ve worked hard, and they’re excited about facing an international team. We will be looking to use our dynamic forwards to create some space for our backs,” Martin said.
Full squad lists for the NZ Schools and Barbarians Schools.
New Zealand Schools and Barbarian Schools fixtures:
Monday 2 October
NZ Barbarians Schools v Australia Schools
Venue: Mount Albert Grammar School
Time: 1.10pm
NZ Schools v Fiji Schools
Venue: Mount Albert Grammar School
Time: 2.40pm
Saturday 8 October
NZ Barbarians Schools v Fiji Schools
Venue: Auckland Grammar School
Time: 1.10pm
NZ Schools v Australia Schools
Venue: Auckland Grammar School
Time: 2.50pm
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