2017 New Zealand U20s
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Couple of promising players in the Canterbury group. In particular prop Harrison Allan.
Saw him play a game of Club colts this year with the old man, both of us were super impressed.
Nice to see another 10 out of Christchurch Boys too (Josh McKay)
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@Pot-Hale Only the good ones!
As to the squad, team/individual performance at the Taupo national tournament usually plays a large part in selection. The teams that made the finals are most represented.
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@Bovidae said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@Tregaskis Shneil Singh plays for Morrinsville Sports. He's a lock so likely a Fijian Indian as @Hooroo says.
I hadn't factored in "Fijian Indian" which is more plausible. Blew my theory right out of the water....until I found this:
I'm not sure it's him but he's big and has a few rugby links - the jury is still out.
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Played with an Indian bloke in Putaruru a number of years back (late 80s) who was a lock.
Good player and good bloke. Gun in the lineout.
Pretty sure he wasn't Fijian Indian as I once made some completely inadvertent faux pas about Fiji (meaning Fiji Indian) which he wasn't impressed with.
Why do I feel this really doesn't matter? Can the guy play footy?
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More about Singh, who's definitely not Fijian:
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Somewhere up north, a hack is having a cross between an ejaculation and an aneurysm having discovered our new source of talent to poach.
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@MajorRage said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
Somewhere up north, a hack is having a cross between an ejaculation and an aneurysm having discovered our new source of talent to poach.
Irish scouts are booking tickets to the subcontinent for project players as we speak.
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@Stargazer I'm not surprised he is from farming stock from the Gordonton/Orini area. There's a large Indian community out there but most are 3rd/4th generation Kiwis. I would have seen him play for St Pauls.
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He looks very big for such a young guy. Any idea of his height and weight ?
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Second development camp in preparation of the JWC 2017 (Georgia)
The first camp will be held from 9-13 March 2017.Players group
The following 48 players have been selected for the first development camp:Forwards:
Dylan Lam - North Harbour
John (JP) Sauni - Auckland
Ezekiel Lindenmuth - Auckland
Jerry Samania - Auckland
Jacob Pierce - Auckland
Cameron Suafoa - Auckland
Samuel Slade - Auckland
Dalton Papalii - Auckland
Adrian Choat - Auckland
Sione Tuipulotu - Counties
Sam Caird - Waikato
Shneil Singh - Waikato
Laghlan McWhannell - Waikato
Luke Jacobson - Waikato
Ryan Coxan - Waikato
Du'Plessis Kirifi - Waikato
Pouri Rakete-Stones - Hawkes Bay
Marino Mikaele -Tuu - Hawkes Bay
Brayden Iose - Manawatu
Chris Cairns - Manawatu
Asafo Aumua - Wellington
Ben Power - Wellington
Isaia Walker-Leawere - Wellington
Josh Brown - Wellington
Harrison Allan - Canterbury
Tom Christie - Canterbury
Slade McDowall - OtagoBacks
Tamati Tua - Northland
Lewis Gjaltema - North Harbour
James Little - North Harbour
Otumaka Mausia - Auckland
Tanielu Tele’a - Auckland
Nikolai Foliaki - Auckland
Caleb Clarke - Auckland
To'o Vaega - Auckland
Orbyn Leger - Counties
Tyler Campbell - Waikato
Matt Lansdown - Waikato
Tiaan Falcon - Hawkes Bay
Kemara Hauiti-Parapara - Wellington
Carlos Price - Wellington
Billy Proctor - Wellington
Tima Faingaanuku - Ta$man
Ereatara Enari - Canterbury
Braydon Ennor - Canterbury
Josh McKay - Canterbury
Will Jordan - Canterbury
Jonah Nareki - OtagoNote: further front row players will be selected following the tight-five clinic.
Not attending due to injury or Super Rugby commitments:
Sheldon Tovio - Waikato
Jordie Barrett - Taranaki
Stephen Perofeta - Taranaki
Alex Fidow - Wellington
Thomas Umaga Jensen - Wellington
Peter Umaga Jensen - Wellington
Lester Maulolo - WellingtonNew Zealand Under 20 will hold a further camp in April, before taking part in the Oceania Tournament on the Gold Coast in April and May. A squad of 28 will be selected to go to the Under 20 World Championship in Georgia from 25 May – 18 June 2017.
http://www.allblacks.com/News/30468/squad-named-for-under-20-world-championship-camp
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Selected players by province:
- Auckland (13): John (JP) Sauni, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Jerry Samania, Jacob Pierce, Cameron Suafoa, Samuel Slade, Dalton Papalii, Adrian Choat, Otumaka Mausia, Tanielu Tele’a, Nikolai Foliaki, Caleb Clarke, To'o Vaega
- Canterbury (6): Harrison Allan, Tom Christie, Ereatara Enari, Braydon Ennor, Josh McKay, Will Jordan
- Counties Manukau (2): Sione Tuipulotu, Orbyn Leger
- Hawke's Bay (3): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Marino Mikaele-Tuu, Tiaan Falcon
- Manawatu (2): Brayden Iose, Chris Cairns
- North Harbour (3): Dylan Lam, Lewis Gjaltema, James Little
- Northland (1): Tamati Tua
- Otago (2): Slade McDowall, Jonah Nareki
- Taranaki (2): - / Jordie Barrett, Stephen Perofeta
- Ta$man (1): Tima Faingaanuku
- Waikato (9): Sam Caird, Shneil Singh, Laghlan McWhannell, Luke Jacobson, Ryan Coxan, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Tyler Campbell, Matt Lansdown / Sheldon Tovio
- Wellington (11): Asafo Aumua, Ben Power, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Josh Brown, Kemara Hauiti-Parapara, Carlos Price, Billy Proctor / Alex Fidow, Thomas Umaga Jensen, Peter Umaga Jensen, Lester Maulolo
- BOP (0): -
- Southland (0): -
Apparently, Thomas Umaga-Jensen has moved back from Otago to Wellington. By the way, he and - especially - his twin brother seem to be injured almost permanently.
It further looks like a few players have returned from injury, and some names have been scratched or added since December. -
What the NZ U20s will need are good props to have a competitive front row. Some decent size at lock wouldn't hurt either.
I have no problems with the talent available at loose forward and in the backline but if the tight five are struggling to impose themselves, and the weather is shite, then we've seen what happens.
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To your point, some interesting comments by Cron.
Cron admitted the Kiwi players usually have some catching up to do at set piece for the tournament.
"In New Zealand we are a wee bit behind other countries in terms of physical strength," he said. "We do not put emphasis on strength programmes when they are young and I think is fine. At 16, let them play and learn their body, in a couple of year's time they catch up to the overseas teams."
Philpott said after seeing what happened to the side in 2016, he would be picking his props based on the core role of scrummaging first.
"New Zealand Rugby is about mobility and playing the game fast, that is our point of difference in world," he said. "But in my involvement with this tournament in the past couple of years, we need to be able to hold our own at scrum time and it cost us last year. Scrummaging is a core role, particularly for tightheads. First and foremost they have to be able to do that and the other stuff is the bonus."
He was encouraged by the group they had assembled this year and believed the likely weather in Georgia would help them in their bid to win the title back from England.
"Looking at the weather in Georgia in June it is pretty dry and about 28 degrees which will play into our hands a little bit," he said. "It will mean that we are able to play the type of game that we love, but still be aware of what the opposition will bring, particularly at scrum time and lineout time because it will be quite different to what these guys have seen before**."
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@KiwiMurph said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
To your point, some interesting comments by Cron.
Cron admitted the Kiwi players usually have some catching up to do at set piece for the tournament.
"In New Zealand we are a wee bit behind other countries in terms of physical strength," he said. "We do not put emphasis on strength programmes when they are young and I think is fine. At 16, let them play and learn their body, in a couple of year's time they catch up to the overseas teams."
Philpott said after seeing what happened to the side in 2016, he would be picking his props based on the core role of scrummaging first.
"New Zealand Rugby is about mobility and playing the game fast, that is our point of difference in world," he said. "But in my involvement with this tournament in the past couple of years, we need to be able to hold our own at scrum time and it cost us last year. Scrummaging is a core role, particularly for tightheads. First and foremost they have to be able to do that and the other stuff is the bonus."
He was encouraged by the group they had assembled this year and believed the likely weather in Georgia would help them in their bid to win the title back from England.
"Looking at the weather in Georgia in June it is pretty dry and about 28 degrees which will play into our hands a little bit," he said. "It will mean that we are able to play the type of game that we love, but still be aware of what the opposition will bring, particularly at scrum time and lineout time because it will be quite different to what these guys have seen before**."
Sounds to me like Cron made an excuse firstly and then said the real reason why NZ struggled in the scrum last year. Its not that they're behind in terms of physical strength but rather they prioritise mobile props to play a fast game. Thats just the way it is.
The U20 6 nations is on at the moment. England are looking good again.
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Always look forward to the JWC and seeing the next big things from other countries before they hit the big time.
England going really well in the U20 6N, despite having a handful of players unavailable with club commitments. Last season they actually only beat Italy before turning things around for the JWC. Probably a better group of players this season (not especially big again, contrary to the stereotype), so will be interesting to see whether they can back it up in June in a knockout environment. Definitely a handful of future internationals, with the back row being especially strong.
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Derm McCrumreplied to Margin_Walker on 10 Mar 2017, 14:47 last edited by Derm McCrum 10 Mar 2017, 14:48
The three Six Nations comps are all motoring nicely for England and Ireland so far with both of them in first and second in all three - U20s, Women's Senior and Men's Senior. Both teams unbeaten in the U20s and Women's. If they win their games this weekend, then St Patrick's weekend is going to be a mighty festival of rugby with championships and grand slams on the table for the two rivals. Should be a lot of fun - have my tickets lined up for all three.
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@Pot-Hale
Yep, it's nicely set up. Would be nice to get there with all to play for in all formats, but we'll see...
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The Oceania U20s Championship will expand to four nations in 2017 with Samoa and Fiji joining New Zealand and tournament hosts Australia on the Gold Coast this May.
http://www.allblacks.com/News/30501/fiji-and-samoa-join-the-oceania-u20-championships
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@Bovidae said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
What the NZ U20s will need are good props to have a competitive front row. Some decent size at lock wouldn't hurt either.
I have no problems with the talent available at loose forward and in the backline but if the tight five are struggling to impose themselves, and the weather is shite, then we've seen what happens.
What are all those fucking North Island forwards doing in there? Based on recent All Black history, the tight forwards should come almost exclusively from Ta$man or Canterbury, with a token North Islander or two thrown in - probably only if they've already signed up for the Crusaders Academy.
Oh well, they'll get a nice certificate for participating to hang on their walls, which will doubtless encourage them to carry on.
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I've seen Harrison Allan play club rugby.
Looks to be a real talent, hope his scrummaging is good enough. He's definately got the physique for it (unlike the fat 130kg + Auckland props we've had in recent memory, who tend to stand in the backline waiting for a chance to run the ball)
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@Chris-B. said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@Bovidae said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
What the NZ U20s will need are good props to have a competitive front row. Some decent size at lock wouldn't hurt either.
I have no problems with the talent available at loose forward and in the backline but if the tight five are struggling to impose themselves, and the weather is shite, then we've seen what happens.
What are all those fucking North Island forwards doing in there? Based on recent All Black history, the tight forwards should come almost exclusively from Ta$man or Canterbury, with a token North Islander or two thrown in - probably only if they've already signed up for the Crusaders Academy.
Oh well, they'll get a nice certificate for participating to hang on their walls, which will doubtless encourage them to carry on.
Don't confuse those from Auckland/Wellington, who have grown up on a diet of statehouse rugby, with the rest of the North Island. The lads from the heartlands aren't the ones watching as their team mates go into contact while they stand in the backline waiting for the next hitup.
Still, only three from the sheep shagging regions is not a good sign....
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@SammyC said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
I've seen Harrison Allan play club rugby.
Looks to be a real talent, hope his scrummaging is good enough. He's definately got the physique for it (unlike the fat 130kg + Auckland props we've had in recent memory, who tend to stand in the backline waiting for a chance to run the ball)
Those fat props are from Waikato and Wellington...
Not too many Auckland props have made the U20s in recent times.
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@Bovidae Doubtless won by a bunch of flash harry backs making those fat useless backline-lurking forwards look good.
But, when our scrum is reversing at a rate of knots in the pissing rain, we'll realise that we might as well just have picked whomever is propping at Tapawera High School or maybe Murchison...
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@Chris-B. said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@Bovidae said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
What the NZ U20s will need are good props to have a competitive front row. Some decent size at lock wouldn't hurt either.
I have no problems with the talent available at loose forward and in the backline but if the tight five are struggling to impose themselves, and the weather is shite, then we've seen what happens.
What are all those fucking North Island forwards doing in there? Based on recent All Black history, the tight forwards should come almost exclusively from Ta$man or Canterbury, with a token North Islander or two thrown in - probably only if they've already signed up for the Crusaders Academy.
Oh well, they'll get a nice certificate for participating to hang on their walls, which will doubtless encourage them to carry on.
Like err Coles or Retallick ..
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@booboo said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@Frye sorry. Meant Whitelock
That's a bit like your fireworks getting rained on on Guy Fawkes night!
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@cheetahsBO I made a new thread for 2017 school rugby here: http://www.thesilverfern.com/topic/1412/2017-school-rugby
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The New Zealand Under 20 squad to travel to the Gold Coast, Australia next month for the Oceania Under 20 tournament, has been named.
The squad is:
Forwards
Harrison Allan - Canterbury
Asafo Aumua - Wellington
Sam Caird - Waikato
Adrian Choat - Auckland
Tom Christie - Canterbury
Ryan Coxon - Waikato
Tim Farrell - Hawkes Bay
Alex Fidow - Wellington
Luke Jacobson (C) - Waikato
Ezekiel Lindenmuth - Auckland
Marino Mikaele -Tuu - Hawkes Bay
Dalton Papalii - Auckland
Jacob Pierce - Auckland
John (JP) Sauni - Auckland
Samuel Slade - Auckland
Pouri Rakete-Stones - Hawkes Bay
Isaia Walker-Leawere - WellingtonBacks
Jordie Barrett (VC) - Taranaki
Caleb Clarke - Auckland
Ereatara Enari - Canterbury
Braydon Ennor - Canterbury
Tima Faingaanuku - Ta$man
Tiaan Falcon - Hawkes Bay
Will Jordan - Canterbury
Kemara Hauiti-Parapara - Wellington
Orbyn Leger - Counties
Josh McKay - Canterbury
Jona Nareki - Otago
Carlos Price - Wellington
Tamati Tua - NorthlandNote: Two further players will be named prior to the tournament
Players not considered due to injury:
Stephen Perofeta AucklandRound 1, Friday 28 April New Zealand v Fiji, 5.00pm AEST Australia v Samoa, 7.00pm AEST Round 2, Tuesday 2 May New Zealand v Samoa, 3.00pm AEST Australia v Fiji, 5.00pm AEST Round 3, Saturday 6 May Samoa v Fiji, 5.00pm AEST Australia v New Zealand, 7.00pm AEST All matches will be played at Bond University, Gold Coast Rugby Fields.
http://www.allblacks.com/News/30549/new-zealand-under-20-squad-named-for-oceania-tournament
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@Stargazer said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
Stephen Perofeta Auckland
I thought he was with Taranaki this year?
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Please stop giving Auckland fans false hope
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Sweet, Tamati Tua made it!
Been a massive couple of years for him from playing U18s in Kaitaia in 2015 to making the NZ squad.
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So where have players been dropped/added?
NZ U20s squad by province:
Auckland (7 of the initial 13): Adrian Choat, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Dalton Papalii, Jacob Pierce, John (JP) Sauni, Samuel Slade, Caleb Clarke / injured: Stephen Perofeta (formerly Taranaki)
Canterbury (6 of 6): Harrison Allan, Tom Christie, Ereatara Enari, Braydon Ennor, Will Jordan, Josh McKay
Counties Manukau (1 of 2): Orbyn Leger
Hawke's Bay (from 3 to 4): Tim Farrell, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Marino Mikaele-Tuu, Tiaan Falcon
Manawatu (0 of 2): -
North Harbour (0 of 3): -
Northland (1 of 1): Tamati Tua
Otago (1 of 2): Jonah Nareki
Taranaki (1 of 2): Jordie Barrett (vc)
Ta$man (1 of 1): Tima Faingaanuku
Waikato (3 from 9): Sam Caird, Ryan Coxon, Luke Jacobson (c)
Wellington (5 of 11): Asafo Aumua, Alex Fidow, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Kemara Hauiti-Parapara, Carlos Price
BOP (0): -
Southland (0): -The coach has done his job and sneaked in another player from Hawke's Bay (Farrell). @Nepia will be happy
As @Tim already noticed, Perofeta is now allocated to Auckland????
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Wait so Perofeta missed the Brisbane 10s due to injury, made his comeback the saturday before last, then played last Wednesday, and is apparently now re-injured for at least another month?
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Does anyone else get annoyed by the media immediately headlining that Jordie Barrett is in the squad. As if he's the only one with talent in that squad worth mentioning? I'm sure there are more players in this team who will eventually make the ABs; the media just can't be bothered to watch them play to notice their potential.
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@Stargazer Maybe he's just playing club rugby in Auckland while he's with the Blues?
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@Tim when they show the BLues dev sides they list some players as Blues, some as thier province.
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@Tim Maybe? Although I noticed that - now that the Canes U20s and Dev team have played their final games - a full squad member like Jonah Lowe has returned to the Bay to play for his club Clive and not for the Wellington club he had been assigned to. Of course, there's usually more depth at wing/midfield than at first-five, so that could be a reason why the Blues want to keep Perofeta in Auckland.
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