Crusaders Name Strong Team for Hurricanes U18 Game

A squad of 25 players has been selected for the Crusaders Junior Knights to play the Hurricanes U18 team on July 15th. The match is the curtain-raiser to the Crusaders v Hurricanes Super Rugby match at Westpac Stadium. Kick-off will be 5:10pm. 

Having spent the week coaching a larger squad as part of the Junior Knights Development Camp, Head Coach Nathan Mauger is excited by the players selected. “This group now have a fantastic opportunity to transfer some of the learnings from the past week. We want the players to get out on the field, express themselves, show case their skills and really enjoy the experience” Mauger said.

The Junior Knights squad is:

Hunter Stewart – Christchurch Boys' High School, Canterbury
Thomas Edwards – Timaru Boys' High Schools, South Canterbury
Shilo Klein – St Andrew's College, Canterbury
Melvin Pauni – Timaru Boys' High School, South Canterbury
Jack Rose – St Andrew's College, CanterburyPatrick Thacker
Cullen Grace – Timaru Boys' High School, South Canterbury
Sam Darry - Christ’s College, Canterbury
Caleb Havili – Nelson College, Tasman
Finlay Joyce – Timaru Boys' High School 
Veitata Kinivuwai – St Andrew’s College, Canterbury
Corban Harding – Christchurch Boys' High School, Canterbury
George Prain – Rangiora High School
Glen Beardsley – Shirley Boys' High School, Canterbury
Graham Urquhart - Nelson College, Tasman
Max Hughes – Christchurch Boys' High School, Canterbury
Louie Chapman – Christchurch Boys' High School, Canterbury
Fergus Burke
Tahu Kaa-Goodwillie – Christchurch Boys' High School, Canterbury
Nigel Satherley – Marlborough Boys' College, Tasman
Isaiah Punivai – Christ’s College, Canterbury
Leicester Faingaanuku – Nelson College, Tasman
Patrick Elia – St Thomas of Canterbury College, Canterbury
Ryan Barnes – Christchurch Boys' High School, Canterbury
Rico Syme

CLICK HERE for the Hurricanes U18 Team

*Live coverage of the match will be broadcast on Te Upoko Radio 1161AM (and on www.tunein.com, search on "Te Upoko").
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