NZ Schools team named to play Fiji

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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