2019 NZ Schools

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@Stargazer I had not heard of Zarhn Commerer but a quick google search shows he later (2011) ended up in the news for the wrong reasons (cultivation and possession of cannabis for supply).

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The teams for tomorrow's games have been announced.

NZ Schools

The New Zealand Schools team has an unchanged forward pack, a testament to their efforts in the teams' win against Fiji Schools earlier in the week. In the backline, injuries to Jacob Kneepkens and Wil Gualter have forced a reshuffle which sees Blair Murray and Roderick Solo promoted from the bench. Michael Manson, who was a stand out on the wing for the New Zealand Barbarian Schools on Monday, has been called in and will have an opportunity off the bench.

Ben Lopas
Ben Strang
Tiaan Tauakipulu
Allan Craig
Zach Gallagher – captain
Anton Segner
Cam Church
Vaiolini Ekuasi
Manu Paea
Aidan Morgan
Ruben Love
Gideon Wrampling
Meihana Grindlay
Roderick Solo
Blair Murray
Matt Dobbyn
Jack Sexton
Seb Calder
Dom Gardiner
Corey Kellow
Max Hughes
Ollie Lewis
Michael Manson

New Zealand Barbarians Schools

The New Zealand Barbarians Schools have also been forced to make changes ahead of their clash against Fiji. Jermaine Pepe (Rangiora High School), Carlos Karaitiana (Rotorua Boys’ High School) and Jayden Walker (Napier Boys’ High School) have all been brought into the team, replacing Michael Manson (playing in NZ Schools), Taya Brown (illness) and Alfred Nonu (injury).

Joseph Gavigan
George Bell
Hakaraia Richards-Coxhead- capain
James Brown
TK Howden
Julian Goerke
Leroy Ferguson
Sosaia Moala
Dayton Iobu
Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong
Jermaine Pepe
Tepaea Cook-Savage
Giovanni Leituala
Etonia Bainivalu
Brian Leali’ifano
Treyah Kingi-Taukamo
Carlos Karaitiana
Jona Mataiciwa
Jamie Hannah
Harry Press
Jayden Walker
Leandro Vakatini
Monu Moli

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Some great passing from the NZ Baabaas, particularly Cook-Savage and Smiler-Ah Kiong.

Two tries already, one each for the Baabaas wingers.

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Another try, now from captain Richards-Coxhead, after some great running & stepping from Smiler-Ah Kiong.

19 - 0 NZ Schools Baabaas

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Good try in the corner from the Fijian fullback. Four Baabaas should have been defending there, but only Goerke and Bainivalu made a good effort, the other two only seemed to be watching.

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Sad exit for the Fijian no. 8; looks like a shoulder injury.

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Now a good try from Julian Goerke from the pick and go.

26 - 5 NZ Baabaas. Almost HT.

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HT: NZ Schools Barbarians 26 - 5 Fiji Schools

Great first half for, particularly, Smiler-Ah Kiong, Moala and Goerke. Smiler-Ah Kiong's passing and game management has been superb, Moala and Goerke are strong ball runners. Some good kicks from Cook-Savage, too.

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Try from lock James Brown. 31 - 5 NZ Schools Baabaas

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Clever play from the Fijian halfback, who scores under the sticks.

31 - 12 NZSB

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Several subs have come on, now.

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NZ scrum near the try line, ball comes out and the halfback goes over for the try. No Fiijians defending.

38 - 12 NZSB

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Good try for the Fijian TH prop.

38 - 17 NZSB

Some weird subs in this game. NZSB players were already starting out of position; now they sub a prop for a loosie.

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Crash and bash rugby from the Fijians now.

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Another good try from the Fijian fullback. It looks like they've woken up. Defence from the NZSB weak.

38 - 22 NZSB

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Brilliant intercept try from Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong!!

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45 - 22 NZSB

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Try to Jona Mataiciwa, after a great pass from the NZSB fullback.

52 -22 NZSB

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FT: NZ Schools Barbarians 52 - 22 Fiji Schools

To me, the best forward was no. 8 Sosaia Moala and the best back Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong.

The 10-12 combo between Smiler-Ah Kiong and Cook-Savage worked well. The latter kicked well.

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2019 NZ Schools