2019 Jock Hobbs Memorial National U19 Tournament
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@Nepia I am actually in the same boat as you, in that I believe the Hurricanes should split from Wellington Rugby completely and focus on attracting talent from all around New Zealand. To keep up with the likes of the Crusaders the Hurricanes need to be scanning the whole country for talent - whether it's HB, Northland, Southland, it doesn't matter to me. If a player is good enough to be a Cane, it shouldn't matter where he comes from.
Wellington has long been an organisation that has promised: "jobs for the boys" which has been one of the big reasons for a lack of silverware. Their connection with the Hurricanes probably hasn't helped the case of players from the Hawkes Bay getting a fair run, however, I really do think this is changing.
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@Canes4life A bit unusual for me to agree with you but in this case I need only to think of Hugh Renton and Geoff Cridge who were almost continually injured during their three year (or so?) stint at the Hurricanes (pretty much as players in the "promising" category with little concrete evidence justifiying their continued retention) and at the risk of alienating Stargazer there is currently Jonah Lowe in a similar situation. Was Sam McNicol at the 'Canes at any stage? Of course there are some prime candidates from the Wellington side as well with Christian Lloyd and TJ Va'a carrying the flag there. Currently we see Billy Proctor there on a five year deal. He might prove to be a worthy recipient in due course but the jury is still very much out on that at this stage. What rankles me is that oe of the 36 super contracts is sewn up long term and leaves very little leeway for someone who suddenly comes good looking elsewhere to find a spot in the chosen 36 contracts available.
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Heartland Under 19 team for the Jock Hobbs U19 Tournament:
Caleb Aldridge Buller
Jaide Barlow King Country
Harvey Blyth Mid Canterbury
Austin Brear Thames Valley
Kohlt Coveny Wanganui
Cruise Dunster King Country
James Gilland Horowhenua Kapiti
Adam Gordon Wairarapa Bush
Shae Gray Horowhenua Kapiti
Logan Hebenton-Prenderville Wairarapa Bush
Patrick Henwood North Otago
Te Huia Kutia Thames Valley
Ben McCarthy North Otago
Tipene Meihana Ngati Porou East Coast
Sam Morison Wairarapa Bush
Jason Myers Wanganui
Raniera Petersen Wairarapa Bush
Toroa Rapana Horowhenua Kapiti
Josh Rauhihi Horowhenua Kapiti
Reeve Satherley King Country
Chase Sheriden Poverty Bay
Oiver Toma King Country
Taniela Wacokecoke South Canterbury
Stanley Wright Wairarapa Bush
Lance WylieWest CoastHorowhenua Kapiti’s Aleni Feagaiga returns as Head Coach of the Heartland team and has selected 25 representatives from across the Heartland Unions.
Three players are returning from the 2018 Jock Hobbs campaign, with Austin Brear (Thames Valley), Jason Myers (Wanganui) and Te Huia Kutia (Thames Valley) all bringing their experience to this year’s squad.
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Bay of Plenty Toa Squad
1 Benet Kumeroa (C) (Rangiuru)
2 Chris Hemi (Te Teko)
3 Poukohe Sorenson Tawhara (Te Puna)
4 Hunter Wharerau (Whakarewarewa)
5 Rory Marsh (Ngongotaha)
6 Pena Taumata (Te Puke)
7 Tamarau Karepa (Arataki)
8 Louis Bruinsma (Tauranga Sports)
9 Lockie Devereux (Rangataua)
10 Nikora Broughton (Arataki)
11 Malupo Ma’afu (Te Teko)
12 Taituha Woller (Te Puna)
13 Simione Ofa (Rotoiti)
14 Jamaine Tawa (Judea)
15 Jack Hollinshead (Te Puke Sports)
16 Conor Mceldowney (Tauranga Sports)
17 Bailey Gordon (Arataki)
18 Cassius Misa (Te Teko)
19 Connor Paki (Arataki)
20 Josh Calvert (Mount Maunganui Sports)
21 Tamaikoha Te Aute (Rangiuru)
22 Fritz Rayasi (Arataki)
23 Sam Tuibua (Mount Maunganui Sports)
24 Peni Lasaqa (Tauranga Sports)
25 Izhan Le Comte (Rangataua)
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@Stargazer this is a great run down, are these games on Sky?
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@Stargazer Interesting to see Fritz Rayasi turning up for the BOP (Brother of Salesi Rayasi). Is there some sort of St Pats Silverstream connection in the Bay of Plenty? Chris Hemi is there aswell.
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@Canes4life Last year they showed both finals live. It will depend on Sky's resources and where the other OBUs/cameras/staff are on those dates.
4 games are scheduled live on Sat 14 Sep from 12 pm.
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Auckland Team to play Waikato U19 (National Tournament - Game 1):
Shalom Viliamu (Grammar TEC)
Soane Vikena (Ponsonby)
Sione Ahio (Waitemata)
Robert Rush (Ponsonby)
Damien Naufahu (Eden)
Terrell Peita (Ponsonby)
Niko Jones - Co-Captain (Waitemata)
John Latu (Ponsonby)
Taufa Funaki (Marist)
Zarn Sullivan (College Rifles)
Heremaia Murray (Grammar TEC)
Patrick Elia (College Rifles)
Lemeki Namoa - Co-Captain (Pakuranga)
Leweni Mocevakaca (Marist)
Jack Gray (Grammar TEC)
Reserves:Mateo Taiseni (College Rifles)
Champagnat Solomono-Mua (Marist)
Cameron Finefuiaki (Pakuranga)
Joseph Fabish (College Rifles)
Mase Neemia (Ponsonby)
Samuel Wye (Ponsonby)
Jerry Wilson (Ponsonby)
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Auckland Development team to play Bay of Plenty U19 (4pm):
1 Aso Lene (Papatoetoe)
2 Eric McLachin - Vice-Captain (Eden)
3 PJ Sefo (University)
4 Ben Plummer (Ponsonby)
5 Chris Gabriel (Waitemata)
6 Sione Takai (Pakuranga)
7 Sione Maasi (Marist)
8 Abraham Tongotongo (Grammar TEC)
9 Thomas Strachan - Captain (Grammar TEC)
10 Reece Suesue (Ponsonby)
11 Connor Moors (Waitemata)
12 Louis Saena (Waitemata)
13 Sosene Mataena (Suburbs)
14 Folau Latu (Grammar TEC)
15 Jermaine Malaga (Papatoetoe)Reserves:
16 Thomas Drumm (Eden)
17 Va'a Maelega (Papatoetoe)
18 Jared Mataia (Waitakere)
19 Terapai King (Ponsonby)
20 Likau Alatini (Papatoetoe)
21 Cody Mitchell (College Rifles)
22 Tino Adam (Grammar TEC)
23 Sake Tafea (Grammar TEC) -
Manawatu team to play Canterbury (10.45am)
1 Jack Fleury
2 Flyn Yates
3 Atonio Walker-Leawere
4 Alec Odel
5 Trevor Shane Baker
6 Jekope Kitou
7 Michael Halatuituia
8 Tyler Laubscher
9 Bryn Wilson
10 Stewart Cruden
11 Korie Winters
12 Max Harris
13 Josiah Maraku
14 Josh Maoate
15 Drew Wild16 Chase Jordan
17 Johnny Shannon
18 Gus Robertson
19 Harry Newman
20 Dylan Hall
21 Potene Rolls-Paewai
22 Darel Lander
23 Will Treder -
Southland team to take on Hawke's Bay (2.15pm)
1 Motai Kingi Hogg
2 Morgan Riordan (c)
3 Leo Wiki
4 Sam Mitchell
5 Caleb Mckenzie
6 Hamish Kennelly
7 Kuki Wickliffe
8 Ezekiel Maheno
9 Kane Collins
10 Osika Kaufononga
11 Keahn Tipu
12 Elliot Warrender
13 Josh Mason
14 Junior Lafoga
15 Jordan Maher16 James Riorden
17 Adam Webster
18 Campbell Hosie
19 Callum Carter
20 Elisara Kuresa
21 Jacob Robertson
22 Josh Cavanagh
23 Sam Hogan -
Full time results | Hawke's Bay have beaten Southland 44-0, and Auckland edged past Waikato 30-25
