![]() The New Zealand Schools’ and New Zealand Schools’ Barbarians teams have today been selected for their 2018 campaigns.Players have been selected after three days in a development camp at Massey University’s Sport & Rugby Institute in Palmerston North. New Zealand Schools’ Rugby Union chairman Garry Chronican named the New Zealand Schools’ team which features nine players from last year’s Schools' programme. The New Zealand Schools' team is; Iona Apineru St Patrick's College - Silverstream Louie Chapman Christchurch Boys' High School Sam Darry Christ's College Chay Fihaki Sacred Heart College Taufa Funaki Sacred Heart College Matt Graham-Williams St Kentigern College Niko Jones St Peter's College Jacob Kneepkens Francis Douglas Memorial College Joshua Lord Hamilton Boys' High School Josiah Maraku Feilding High School Thomas Martin Hamilton Boys' High School Saula Mau Auckland Grammar School Blair Murray New Plymouth Boys' High School Simon Parker St Peter's School - Cambridge George Prain Rangiora High School Isaiah Punivai St Kentigern College Rivez Reihana St Kentigern College Anton Segner Nelson College Zarn Sullivan King's College Tiaan Tauakipulu St Kentigern College Patrick Thacker Christ's College Tyrone Thompson Napier Boys' High School Soane VikenaMt Albert Grammar School Ethan Webster-Nonu Scots College Tamaiti Williams St Kentigern College Gideon Wrampling St Paul's Collegiate Coach Brad Mooar said the quality of players at this week's camp had been exceptional which made for a tough task in selecting the team. "The selectors did a really great job in getting such a strong group of players together who have really embraced the last few days and made for an energising and positive environment. "We have a few returning players which is good but these young men have bonded very quickly, its a tight group of players already and we hope this campaign will be the best rugby experience that they have had," said Mooar. The New Zealand Schools' team travel to Brisbane, Australia for three matches against Tonga Schools', Australia Schools' Barbarians and Australia Schools'. Former president of the New Zealand Barbarians Club, Ron Williams, announced the New Zealand Schools' Barbarians team. The New Zealand Schools' Barbarians is; Arthur Allen Christ's College James Arscott Otago Boys' High School Caleb Cavubati Scots College Stewart Cruden Palmerston North Boys' High School Corey Evans Auckland Grammar School Zach Gallagher Christ's College Josh Gimblett Napier Boys' High School Lukas Halls King's College Tahu Kaa Christchurch Boys' High School Benet Kumeroa Auckland Grammar School Peni Lasaqa St Kentigern College Mahonri Ngakuru St Kentigern College Jacob Payne Southland Boys' High School Noah Perelini King's College Robert Rush St Kentigern College SamSmith Wairarapa College Roderick Solo Scots College Ropati So'oalo Aotea College Poukohe Sorenson Rotorua Boys High School Kristian Standen New Plymouth Boys' High School Patrick Teddy Napier Boys' High School Junior Uelese Scots College Keelan Whitman St Patrick's College - Wellington Coach Cory Brown said his team is full of potential and looking forward to playing the Barbarians style of rugby. "Being a part of the Barbarians legacy is a unique opportunity for these players. There is a huge a amount of history in the club and some great players have gone through their ranks. This group is looking forward to adding to that and having a great week together." "I have no doubt that if we build strong relationships in this group and focus on our preparation that we will perform well on the field," said Brown. The New Zealand Schools' Barbarians have two matches against New Zealand Maori Under 18s and Fiji Schools'. Match schedule 27 September New Zealand Schools v Tonga Schools, Brisbane New Zealand Barbarians Schools v New Zealand Maori Under 18, Wellington 1 October New Zealand Schools v Australian schools Barbarians, Brisbane New Zealand Barbarians Schools v Fiji Schools, Wellington 6 October New Zealand Schools v Australian Schools, Brisbane |
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