Hawkes Bay Schoolboy Rugby
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Just saw this on FB and twitter:
Ross Shield Tournament - 4 - 8 October 2022 (Dannevirke)
Ross Shield 2022 kicks off in Dannevirke
Rugby players of the future in five-day Dannevirke rugby-fest.
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hastingsboyshighschoolnz
Hastings Boys’ High School are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Jason Shoemark as the Director of Rugby and 1st XV Rugby co-coach for 2023.
As the current Hawke’s Bay Rugby Player Development Manager, Jason brings with him an extensive wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. He has also represented the Highlanders and the Blues at super rugby level and has coached Hurricanes age grade representative teams.
Headmaster Mr Rob Sturch has said that “Jason will be a great addition to an already strong coaching team, and will provide pivotal support as we push for top honours in 2023.”
As a former magpie captain, Jason will also join former magpies Mr Karl Lowe, Mr Sona Taumalolo and Mr Jason Bird as part of the coaching and management team. -
lindisfarnecollege The College would like to welcome Andrew Horrell as part of the 1st XV rugby coaching team for 2023. Andrew will work alongside co-coach Old Boy Laurent Simutoga and trainer/ manager Emma Akeripa. Andrew grew up on a deer farm in Canterbury attending Christchurch Boys’ High School and has played for the Hawkes Bay Magpies, Chiefs and was contracted with the Coca-Cola Red Sparks in Japan. Andrew is currently living in Puketapu and works for the Hawkes Bay Regional Council in water quality as an ecological technician.
Welcome to the team Andrew!
#newcoach #welcomeaboard #lifeatlindisfarne -
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I don't recognise many names in that line-up. Partially, that is because it's a new team which seems to have lost a lot of players who have left school, and partially because HBHS didn't post any line-ups last year, so I don't what were the younger players in 2022.
Kyan Lowe is Karl Lowe's eldest son; Daniel Toala is Danny Toala's younger brother; Monte Timu used to go to Lindisfarne and is a younger brother of Star Timu. Some other names are vaguely familiar.
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I haven't been able to find the result of the Hastings Boys v St Kent's game.
There's a bit of news.
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As posted in the general 2023 School Rugby thread, Napier Boys' will compete at the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament, which takes place from 25 April to 7 May 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan.
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St John's College 1st XV is going on an Austrialia tour in July 2023.
This will be the squad for that tour.
I wonder whether Harry Campbell is a younger brother of halfback Brad Campbell?
And another Penitito; that family keeps on producing players.
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I haven't seen a squad list for Napier Boys', but their 1st XV captains have been named (a prop and a halfback):
From NBHS Facebook:
Congratulations to Ta$man Soanai-Oeti and Joel Russell for being named as Captain and Vice-Captain of the Napier Boys' 1st XV for the 2023 season.
Both boys are in their third season of 1st XV rugby and hold huge mana within the group. Ta$man and Joel were selected in the Hurricanes U18 in 2022. This experience and their commitment to the "Sky Blue' will see them as key players within the team this year. We look forward to seeing them grow and lead both on and off the field in 2023.
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Napier BHS 1st XV squad for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament:
Ta$man Soanai-Oeti (c) - prop (Yr 13 - 38 1st XV games)
Richie Magele - prop (Yr13 - 5)
Damian Annandale - prop (Yr 13 - 3)
Josh Moefiti - prop (Yr 12 - 0)
Fasitau Lapa - prop (Yr 12 - 6)
Ferguson Tomlinson - prop (Yr 12 - 3)
Juan Ross - hooker (Yr 13 - 11)
Troy Thomas - hooker (Yr 12 - 4)
George Prouting - lock 1.98m (Yr 12 - 24)
Ben Campbell - lock (Yr 12 - 3)
George Hancy - lock/flanker (Yr 13 - 3)
Lockie Seerden - flanker (Yr 12 - 3)
James Robinson - flanker (Yr 13 - 6)
Riley Mullany - flanker (Yr 11 - 3)
Carlo Mienie - flanker/wing (Yr 11 - 3)
Angus Prouting - lock (Yr 13 - 29)
Khan Stevenson - no. 8/flanker (Yr 12 - 18)
Joel Russel (vc) - halfback/midfielder (Yr 13 - 42)
Hunter Kinney - halfback (Yr 13 - 3)
Luke Thomas - 1st five (Yr 12 - 21)
Zach Forster - 1st five/fullback (Yr 12 - 2)
CJ Mienie - midfield (Yr 13 - 23)
Adrian Dixon - midfield (Yr 12 - 3)
Josh Augustine - center/fullback (Yr 13 - 34)
Charlie Nash - wing (Yr 13 - 3)
Kiane Tuifao - wing (Yr 13 - 0)
Ruben du Plessis - wing (Yr 12 - 3)
Harvey O'Rourke - wing (Yr 11 - 3)
Jacob Cotter - 1st five/fullback (Yr 12 - 2)
Angus Lovatt - fullback/wing (Yr 11 - 3)
So that's why CJ Mienie isn't in the HB Academy squad; he's still at school!
I don't remember all players from last year, but I really rate Soanai-Oeti, A. Prouting, Russell and CJ Mienie. G. Prouting, Stevenson, Thomas & Augustine have plenty of experience, too. There are quite a few young players in this team, so it's good to have some experienced players to lead them. I hope they go well in Japan.
