2018 New Zealand U20s
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@stargazer said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:
Auckland (11): John Akau'ola-Laula, Rob Cobb, Waimana Reidlinger-Kapa, Ben Sa'u, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa, Sione Talitui, Wiseguy Faiane, Harry Plummer, Tanielu Tele'a, [Caleb Clarke]
Bay of Plenty (5): Joe Johnson, Tevita Mafileo, Ajay Mua, Ricky Van Der Heyden, Kaleb Trask
Counties (1): Suetena Asomua
Canterbury (5): Tom Christie, Will Tucker, Rameka Poihipi, Ngane Punivai, [ Raymond Nu'u]
Hawke's Bay (5): Jacob Devery, Tim Farrell, Devan Flanders, Danny Toala, [Will Tremain]
Manawatu (2): Sione Asi, Brayden Iose
North Harbour (1): Salyn Tonu'u
Northland (1): Scott Gregory,
Otago (3): Ricky Jackson, Slade McDowall, [Vilimoni Koroi]
Southland (2): Flynn Thomas, Jay Renton
Taranaki (4) Tom Florence, Bradley Slater, Tupou Va'ai, Ciarahn Matoe
Ta$man (7): Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Sam Moli, Leicester Faingaanuku, Jack Grooby, Rupena Parkinson, Jamie Spowart, [Will Jordan]
Waikato (6) Sosaia Fale, Josh Kaho, Laghlan McWhannell, Xavier Roe, Bailyn Sullivan, Sheldon Tovio
Wellington (4): Xavier Numia, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Carlos Price, Billy ProctorThe ones in bold all played Mitre 10 Cup this year except for Ngani Punivai who played in Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield defence v Wanganui.
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I've heard good things about Matoe. He spent most of the season playing club rugby for Hautapu in the Waikato.
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@number-10 said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:
@stargazer said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:
Auckland (11): John Akau'ola-Laula, Rob Cobb, Waimana Reidlinger-Kapa, Ben Sa'u, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa, Sione Talitui, Wiseguy Faiane, Harry Plummer, Tanielu Tele'a, [Caleb Clarke]
Bay of Plenty (5): Joe Johnson, Tevita Mafileo, Ajay Mua, Ricky Van Der Heyden, Kaleb Trask
Counties (1): Suetena Asomua
Canterbury (5): Tom Christie, Will Tucker, Rameka Poihipi, Ngane Punivai, [ Raymond Nu'u]
Hawke's Bay (5): Jacob Devery, Tim Farrell, Devan Flanders, Danny Toala, [Will Tremain]
Manawatu (2): Sione Asi, Brayden Iose
North Harbour (1): Salyn Tonu'u
Northland (1): Scott Gregory,
Otago (3): Ricky Jackson, Slade McDowall, [Vilimoni Koroi]
Southland (2): Flynn Thomas, Jay Renton
Taranaki (4) Tom Florence, Bradley Slater, Tupou Va'ai, Ciarahn Matoe
Ta$man (7): Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Sam Moli, Leicester Faingaanuku, Jack Grooby, Rupena Parkinson, Jamie Spowart, [Will Jordan]
Waikato (6) Sosaia Fale, Josh Kaho, Laghlan McWhannell, Xavier Roe, Bailyn Sullivan, Sheldon Tovio
Wellington (4): Xavier Numia, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Carlos Price, Billy ProctorThe ones in bold all played Mitre 10 Cup this year except for Ngani Punivai who played in Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield defence v Wanganui.
I think Christie has played a few minutes against Ta$man during the Mitre 10 Cup final.
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@number-10 said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:
@rapido said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:
@mikedogz said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:
Who are sons of former Pro players?
Hoskins Sotutu
Salyn Tonu'u?
Rupena Parkinson?I think I remember a Van Der Heyden for BoP in late 80s / early 90s. Played No8 i think, or may have been a different dutch sounding name?
(not pro then though .......)
I think you're thinking of Steve van der Leeden who was number eight for BOP 1989-1990.
His father Ernest was fullback for BOP 1968.That's the one.
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New Zealand U20: 2018 development squad
Craig Philpott has named his first wider development squad for the 2018 New Zealand U20 side – who will be looking to capture their third U20 title in four years next summer – ahead of …
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Players selected for the first NZ U20 trial camp in Palmerston-North of the year (starting 8 March 2018)
The camp begins on Thursday with a tight five clinic led by All Blacks scrum guru Mike Cron, before all players assemble for a five-day programme. Two trial teams will be selected to play Hurricanes Development and a Wellington XV on Saturday 10 March.Philpott said this camp is an important component in building the squad. “We had these players in camp in December for some testing and to set expectations and goals. This week we get to see how they have progressed over the summer months and really start building towards June." The squad features several players who had been involved in the 2017 wider squad, while six players have been recognised for their performances in the New Zealand Schools’ campaign late last year.Selected players:
Auckland (6): John Akau'ola-Laula, Rob Cobb, Waimana Riedlinger-Kapa, Ben Sa'u, Harry Plummer, Tanielu Tele'a
Bay of Plenty (5): Joe Johnson, Tevita Mafileo, Jeriah Mua, Stan van den Hoven, Kaleb Trask
Canterbury (5): Tom Christie, Will Tucker, Raymond Nu'u, Rameka Poihipi, Ngane Punivai
Counties Manukau (1): Suetena Asomua
Hawkes Bay (1): Devan Flanders
Manawatu (4): Sione Asi, Brayden Iose, Matene Ruawai, Ueta Tufuga
Northland (1): Scott Gregory
Otago (2): Ricky Jackson, Slade McDowall
Southland (2): Flynn Thomas, Jay Renton
Taranaki (4): Tom Florence, Bradley Slater, Tupou Vaa'i, Ciarahn Matoe
Ta$man (6): Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Sam Moli, Leicester Faingaanuku, Jack Grooby, Rupena Parkinson, Jamie Spowart
Waikato (4): Josh Kaho, Xavier Roe, Bailyn Sullivan, Quinn Tupaea
Wellington (5): Xavier Numia, Taine Plumtree, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Carlos Price, Billy ProctorNot considered due to Super Rugby or Sevens commitments
Caleb Clarke (Blues)
Will Jordan (Crusaders)
Vilimoni Koroi (All Blacks Sevens)Not considered due to injury
Hawke's Bay (3): Jacob Devery, Tim Farrell, Will Tremain
Waikato (1): Laghlan McWhannell
Bay of Plenty (1): Ajay Mua
Auckland (3): Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa, Sione Talitui
Waikato (1): Sheldon TovioA further camp for the New Zealand Under 20 squad will be held 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 France from 25 May – 18 June 2017.http://www.allblacks.com/News/32115/under-20-hopefuls-in-final-push-for-world-cup-squad-selection
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@bovidae said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:
These squads are always interesting to see where some schoolboy stars end up. A few have moved to other provinces.
I wonder how old Charles Alaimalo is? He might still be a year away from being considered for the U20s.
Is there a minimum age? There are at least 3 Hawke's Bay players, who were in NZ schools, but missing in the list to my surprise.
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How old is Flanders?
IIRC they don’t tend to select many 18 yr olds, but if you good enough you are old enough.
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@bovidae said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:
How old is Flanders?
IIRC they don’t tend to select many 18 yr olds, but if you good enough you are old enough.
He was in NZ Secondary Schools last year so 18/19 I would assume?
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@nepia said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:
@bovidae said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:
How old is Flanders?
IIRC they don’t tend to select many 18 yr olds, but if you good enough you are old enough.
He was in NZ Secondary Schools last year so 18/19 I would assume?
Flanders is 19 (DOB 04/02/1999). Lincoln McClutchie is 18 (DOB 04/12/1999).
I wonder whether there is a cut-off date somewhere in the year? Don't know the DOB of Fakatava and Toala ...
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@stargazer said in 2018 New Zealand U20s:
@bovidae Yeah, I wonder whether - except for the absolute best players from NZ Schools of the previous year - they are first expected to play the U19 tournament and then will be considered a year later.
Yep that's right. Very rare for a NZ Schools player from the previous year make the NZ U20s the next year. Recent exceptions I can think of - 2017 Caleb Clarke, 2016 Dalton Papali'i, Peter Umaga Jensen, Asafo Aumua, Alex Fidow - I'm sure there have been a few others?
Toala went to the Dec camp and was a bit off the pace fitness wise so that maybe might've counted against him? McLutchie will have to bide his time with both Harry Plummer and Ciarahn Matoe in there. Same with Fakatava as there is good depth at halfback - Carlos Price, Xavier Roe, Jay Renton. I'd say Flanders and Mua (Jeriah) would have been brought in for the selectors to have a look with the likes of Mua (AJ), Sotutu and Sione Talitui (Havili) all injured? -
Cullen grace has been killing it at the crusaders. Played for the knights last week. Could be a Bolter for mitre 10 Cup
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Auckland’s next generation to suit up in black for Oceania tournament
The first New Zealand Under 20 team of 2018 has been named to play in the Oceania tournament on the Gold Coast at the...
