{"id":21668,"date":"2024-09-24T16:41:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T04:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rugbyheartland.co.nz\/wp\/?p=21668"},"modified":"2024-09-24T16:48:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T04:48:50","slug":"new-zealand-heartland-u20-named","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugbyheartland.co.nz\/wp\/2024\/09\/24\/new-zealand-heartland-u20-named\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand Heartland U20 Named"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New Zealand Heartland U20 has been named for their October matches<\/strong>
\n#HeartlandU20s<\/p>\n

For the first time, under 20 age-grade players from across the Heartland Unions will compete in against New Zealand M\u0101ori Under 18 Ng\u0101 Whatukura in Hamilton on Sunday 6th October.
\nThe newly formed New Zealand Heartland Under 20 team has been named and includes players from each of the 12 Heartland Provincial Unions. Whanganui Coach, Todd Cowan will head the team alongside Assistant Coach James White (King Country).<\/p>\n

New Zealand Heartland Under 20 Head Coach Todd Cowan is grateful for the opportunity this brings to young heartland players.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeartland rugby is a viable pathway for young aspiring players to progress their careers and this team illustrates that, to be able to don the Black jersey will be a very special moment for the team. We\u2019re looking forward to taking the field against the New Zealand M\u0101ori Under 18 and hope to play an exciting brand of rugby with real \u2018heartland\u2019 flavour next Sunday afternoon.\u201d<\/p>\n

Horowhenua-Kapiti CEO Corey Kennet is thrilled to see another New Zealand Heartland representative team given an opportunity to compete.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Heartland Under 20s provides players from small Heartland Unions the opportunity to achieve their dreams of representing New Zealand and wearing the black jersey. On behalf of all the Heartland Unions we\u2019d like to thank New Zealand Rugby for making this match a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

The New Zealand Heartland Under 20 fixture against New Zealand M\u0101ori Under 18 team is part of an international tournament taking place across three days in Hamilton next month, with seven teams competing.<\/p>\n

Schedule (all times listed in New Zealand Time)<\/p>\n

Wednesday 2nd October (St Paul\u2019s Collegiate, Hamilton)<\/strong>
\nNZ Barbarians U18 v Australia U18 \u2013 2pm
\nNZ Schools v Samoa U18 \u2013 4pm<\/p>\n

Sunday 6th October (FMG Stadium Waikato)<\/strong>
\nNZ M\u0101ori U18 v NZ Heartland U20<\/strong> \u2013 12pm
\nNZ Barbarians U18 v Samoa U18 \u2013 2pm
\nNZ Schools v Australia U18 \u2013 4pm<\/p>\n

Thursday 10th October (St Paul\u2019s Collegiate, Hamilton)<\/strong>
\nChiefs U18 v Samoa U18 \u2013 12pm
\nNZ Schools v NZ M\u0101ori U18 \u2013 2pm<\/p>\n

New Zealand Heartland Under 20 Coaching and management team:<\/strong>
\nHead Coach \u2013 Todd Cowan (Whanganui)
\nAssistant Coach \u2013 James White (King Country)
\nManager \u2013 Ryan Gulbransen (King Country)
\nPhysio \u2013 Jonny Dittmer (Hurricanes Heartland U20s)
\n\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The New Zealand Heartland U20 has been named for their October matches #HeartlandU20s For the first time, under 20 age-grade players from across the Heartland Unions will compete in against New Zealand M\u0101ori Under 18 Ng\u0101 Whatukura in Hamilton on Sunday 6th October. 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