
The 2014 New Zealand Schools and Barbarian Schools teams to play Australia and Fiji in Porirua next month, have been named today by All Blacks legend and New Zealand Barbarians President Bryan Williams, and New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby Council Chairman Garry Chronican.
The New Zealand Schools team and the New Zealand Barbarian Schools teams will both face the touring teams during the series to be played at Porirua Park on 30 September and Saturday 4 October in Porirua.
The 2014 New Zealand Schools team is:
Name | Position | School | Union |
Rieko Ioane | Midfield | Auckland Grammar School | Auckland |
Shaun Stevenson | Fullback | Auckland Grammar School | Auckland |
Sam Ulufonua | Lock | Auckland Grammar School | Auckland |
Luke Jacobson | Loose Forward | Cambridge High School | Waikato |
Max Fryatt | Hooker | Feilding High School | Manawatu |
Ayden Johnstone | Prop | Hamilton Boys High School | Waikato |
Solomone Tukuafu | Hooker | Hamilton Boys High School | Waikato |
Jonah Lowe | Winger | King’s College | Auckland |
Mason Emerson | Winger | Lindisfarne College | Hawkes Bay |
Hapakuki Moala-Liava’a | Loose Forward | Massey High School | North Harbour |
Quinten Strange | Lock | Nelson College | Tasman |
Jonah Aoina | Prop | Otago Boys High School | Otago |
Patelesio Tomkinson | Midfield | Otago Boys High School | Otago |
Hayden Spencer | Loose Forward | Palmerston North Boys High School | Manawatu |
Christian Kelleher | Loose Forward | Sacred Heart College | Auckland |
Alex Fidow | Prop | Scots College | Wellington |
Malo Tuitama | Midfield | Scots College | Wellington |
TJ Va’a | First Five | Scots College | Wellington |
Shaun Stodart | Prop | Southland Boys High School | Southland |
Ereatara Enari | First Five | St Kentigern College | Auckland |
Sam Nock | Halfback | St Kentigern College | Auckland |
Lui Okeamoa-Luamanu | Lock | St Patrick’s College Silverstream | Wellington |
Jordan Trainor | Fullback | St Peter’s College | Auckland |
New Zealand Schools Coach Dave Hewett said his team was a well-balanced side that he expected could be competitive across all positions.
“We have been watching the form of these players right through the season and our recent development camp for the players helped us fine tune our decisions and pick a very strong side. I’m looking forward to seeing how they go against the Australian and Fijian teams.
“It’s fantastic to see players in the squad from schools other than the traditional powerhouses of college rugby. It shows it doesn’t matter where you’re from, talent always shines through.”
The New Zealand Barbarian Schools team is:
Name | Position | School | Union |
Antonio Ripata | Prop | Auckland Grammar School | Auckland |
Alex Nankivell | Midfield | Christchurch Boys High School | Canterbury |
Tui Samuelu | Midfield | Christchurch Boys High School | Canterbury |
Fin Hoeata | Lock | Dilworth School | Auckland |
Isaia Walker-Leawere | Lock | Gisborne Boys High School | Poverty Bay |
Jahrome Brown | Loose Forward | Hamilton Boys High School | Waikato |
Mason Kean | Prop | Hastings Boys High School | Hawke’s Bay |
Marino Mikaele-Tu’u | Loose Forward | Hastings Boys High School | Hawke’s Bay |
Tom Hardy | Hooker | King’s College | Auckland |
Shelford Murray | Winger | King’s College | Auckland |
Caleb Makene | Utility back | Napier Boys High School | Hawke’s Bay |
Sione Asi | Prop | Otago Boys High School | Otago |
Matt Heffernan | Loose Forward | Otago Boys High School | Otago |
D’Angelo Leuila | First Five | Papatoetoe High School | Auckland |
Sam Tufuga | Prop | Rathkeale College | Wairarapa Bush |
Daniel Lee | Midfield | Rosmini College | North Harbour |
Liam Howley | Halfback | Southland Boys High School | Southland |
Paripari Parkinson | Lock | St Kentigern College | Auckland |
Jarrod Adams | Winger | St Patrick’s College Silverstream | Wellington |
Losi Filipo | Winger | St Patrick’s College Silverstream | Wellington |
Samisoni Taukei’aho | Hooker | St Paul’s Collegiate | Waikato |
Lisati Milo-Harris | Halfback | St Peter’s College | Auckland |
Brendan Bond | Loose Forward | Westlake Boys High School | North Harbour |
New Zealand Barbarians Coach Darren Larsen said the standard of talent in his side demonstrated the depth of talent in college rugby.
“There’s a great mix of players in the team, from players with the x-factor to hard grafters who get in and get the work done.
“We are looking at a pool of talent that is likely to produce our future Super Rugby players and All Blacks – and that’s exciting. We are in for some exciting rugby.”
St Kentigern College prop Sean Paranihi was ruled out of selection due to injury.
Schools and Barbarian Schools Fixtures:
Tuesday 30 September, Porirua Park
NZ Barbarians v Australia 1:10pm
NZ Schools v Fiji 2:50pm
Saturday 4 October, Porirua Park
NZ Barbarians v Fiji 1:10pm
NZ Schools v Australia 2:50pm
Sky TV schedule:
• Australia v NZB replay
o Tuesday 30 September, SS1, 10pm
o Thursday 2 October, RC, 3pm
• Fiji v NZS replay
o Tuesday 30 September, SS1, 11.45pm
o Thursday 2 October, RC, 4.45pm
• Fiji v NZB replay
o Saturday 4 October, SS1, 11.15pm
o Thursday 9 October, RC, 8am
o Friday 10 October, RC, 2pm
• Australia v NZS replay
o Saturday 4 October, SS1, 9.30pm
o Thursday 9 October, RC, 9.45am
o Friday 10 October, RC, 3.45pm
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