2022 NZ Schools

[Stargazer]

The preparation for this year's NZ Schools selection and games will start soon. It looks like there won't be games against Aussie Schools this year. If true, that's really disappointing.

This is the NZR media release:

Super Rugby Under 18 Camps to showcase secondary school talent

6 SEPTEMBER 2022

The next generation of New Zealand rugby stars are currently being identified and selected by Super Rugby Clubs for Under 18 camps set to run across the country.

Each of the five New Zealand Super Rugby Clubs will host and facilitate the Under 18 development camps from October 1 – 5 in their respective super region.

New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) High Performance Player Development Manager Matt Sexton said the camps provide an opportunity for the next generation of rugby talent in New Zealand to be exposed to the High Performance pathway.

“We have an abundance of young talented players across New Zealand, to have over 200 players attending across the five regions is fantastic. The camps will allow these players to be exposed to key elements for a future in professional rugby. We want each individual to be able to walk away from these camps with a clear picture as to what their pathway is and what they need to do to achieve their goals.”

“Once again it is fantastic to have Super Rugby level coaches and management leading these teams, their knowledge and experience is invaluable for young players.”

Under 18 Development Camps will be hosted in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Facilitated by NZR and Super Rugby staff, Under 18 players made up of school and club players, will assemble on Saturday 1 October.

At the conclusion of the week-long camps the 2022 New Zealand Secondary Schools, New Zealand Barbarians and Under 18 Māori teams will be selected. Those three teams will then compete alongside Fijian Schools team in a four-team series.

[Stargazer]

This is from the Hurricanes media release:

Hurricanes U18 Camp 2022

1-5 October
Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust, Hastings

Matches
Tuesday 4 October, Owen Delany Park, Taupo

• Hurricanes U18 Game 1 vs Fiji XV – 1:30pm
• Hurricanes U18 Game 2 vs Fiji U18 – 3:00pm

[Bovidae]

A couple of schools have publicised their players being selected for the Chiefs U18 camps, so I assume the full squad lists will be released at some stage.

At least the NZS teams will get to play, unlike last year.

[Bovidae]

Here is the Chiefs U18 Development squad.

Looking at the names, some of the players involved in U19s are younger than I thought to be in the U18s too. Surprised to see Cody Vai in the Chiefs, and not the Blues. I had been told that Payton Spencer is following his father's career path and had signed with the Blues. This confirms it.

https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/university-of-waikato-chiefs-u18-development-camp-named

[Stargazer]

https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/u18-blues-squad

[Bovidae]

No Francis Manuleleua. I wonder if he is committed to RL?

Like a lot of the Kelston boys, Xavier Tito-Harris is another who has been linked to RL. He should be in the NZ Schools team then.

[Duluth]

So Sam is another one of Sam Tuitupou’s sons? Essendon is only slightly older

[taniwharugby]

Bit surprised Kiwi Duncan from WBHS made it, IIRC he didn't get a huge amount of starts for WBHS this year, although having seen him play for a number of years, he is a talented kid.

[Stargazer]

Junior Crusaders:

Richie Tuipelehake Tupua'ilei - St Thomas of Canterbury

Suliasi Faiva - St Bede's College

Zach Parkin - Timaru Boys High School

Manumaua Letiu - Christchurch Boys High School

Bryn Graham - Shirley Boys High School

Lachlan Harris-Tatana - St Thomas of Canterbury

Shaun Kempton - Selwyn Combined

Riley Brewis - Christchurch Boys High School

Sione Mafi - Nelson College

Iveni Nasio - Shirley Boys High School

Lehopoame Leota - Christ's College

Hennie Fa'avae - Nelson College

Jayden Sa - Christ's College

Finn McLeod - Christchurch Boys High School

Liam Jack - Christ's College

Norman Palu - St Thomas of Canterbury

Andre Sula - St Bede's College

Jackson Ross - Timaru Boys High School

Christian Ioane - St Bede's College

Max Ansell - Christchurch Boys High School

Cameron Blackwood - St Andrew's College

Jack Coulthard - St Thomas of Canterbury

George Gunn - St Bede's College

Cale Tairua - Timaru Boys High School

James Moore - Christchurch Boys High School

Matt Lowe - Nelson College

Tanner Stowers-Smith - St Bede's College

Harry Nossiter - Christchurch Boys High School

Tylah Blake - Nelson College

Ben O'Donovan - St Bede's College

Ned Milne - Timaru Boys High School

Ollie Burra - Christchurch Boys High School

Hugh Robinson - Malborough Boys College

Jordan Soli - Shirley Boys High School

Callum Summerfield - Christ's College

Oliver Lawry - St Thomas of Canterbury

Harrison Inch - Nelson College

Cam Rawlings - St Bede's College

Maretino Kaloudau - St Thomas of Canterbury

Nelesoni Malaulau - Nelson College

Kurtis MacDonald - Christchurch Boys High School

Jamayne Feast - St Bede's College

Timoci Sauira - Nelson College

Riley Lucas - St Bede's College

Tevita Faitotonu - St Thomas of Canterbury

Jack Busch-Ward - Christchurch Boys High School

Dakota Kakoi - Shirley Boys High School

Alizjah Campbell - Selwyn Combined

Cooper Roberts - Malborough Boys College

Thomas Ruwhiu - St Andrew's College

Luca Tracey - Christchurch Boys High School

https://www.crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/junior-crusaders-named/

[Crazy Horse]

I don't know why, but I am always interested to see if any sons/nephews of past players are coming through. So, Liam Jack, is he related to Graham and Chris?

[Stargazer]

@Crazy-Horse Haha, I do the same. Sons/nephews/younger brothers or cousins. Always wondering when I see a familiar last name.

[Bovidae]

Nelson would be under-represented given they won the competition.

[chucknz]

@Crazy-Horse son of Graham

[Canes4life]

[Stargazer]

2022 Hurricanes U18 Development Camp attendees:

Dylan Bronlund - Gisborne Boys High School - Poverty Bay

King Maxwell - Gisborne Boys High School - Poverty Bay

Carlos Hihi - Gisborne Boys High School - Poverty Bay

Gus Brown - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Cornelius Mienie (CJ) - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Max Ratcliffe - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Joel Russell - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Angus Prouting - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Ta$man Soanai Oeti - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Cory Berkett - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Adam Curran - Napier Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Patrick Tuifua - Lindisfarne College - Hawkes Bay

Tom Allen - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Bryson Crawford-Pakoti - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Aone Lolofie - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Josh Leach - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Tali Ioasa - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Matolu Petaia - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Fletcher Bainbridge - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Jehmial Ross - Hastings Boys High School - Hawkes Bay

Dylan Homan - St Johns College - Hawkes Bay

Konradd Newland - Whanganui Collegiate - Whanganui

Joshua Brunger - Whanganui Collegiate - Whanganui

Liam O'Connor - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

Telson Liuvaie - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

Logan Wallace - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

Tayne Harvey - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

Simi Ului - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

Sam Coles - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

Joe Simpson-Smith - Palmerston North Boys High School - Manawatu

Mosese Bason - Feilding High School - Manawatu

Sam Kane - Feilding High School - Manawatu

Vernon Bason - Feilding High School - Manawatu

Kade Manuel - Feilding High School - Manawatu

William Fonohema - Feilding High School - Manawatu

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula - College Old Boys - Manawatu

Moses Armstrong-Ravula - St Andrews College - Manawatu

Wiremu Bartlett - Rathkeale College - Wairarapa Bush

Jordan Chapman - St Patricks College - Wellington

Francis Mettrick - St Patricks College - Wellington

Salesa Seumanufagai - St Patricks College - Wellington

Sione Latu - Scots College - Wellington

Letitaia Campbell - Scots College - Wellington

Stanley Solomon - Wellington College - Wellington

Senio Sanele - St Patricks College, Silverstream - Wellington

Toby Mallon - St Patricks College, Silverstream - Wellington

Lennox Easthope - St Patricks College, Silverstream - Wellington

Sione Baker - Mana College - Wellington

Tofuka Paongo - Tawa RFC - Wellington

Comprised of identified talent from the Hurricanes region – the squad boasts twelve returnees from the 2021 edition and two sets of brothers out of the Manawatū region.

Of the returnees – 18-year-old Manawatū first-five Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula comes in having led the Manawatū Evergreens during the provincial development season, as well as being part of the Hurricanes U20s during May’s Super Rugby U20s tournament in Taupo. He’s joined by his younger brother, Moses, a front rower out of St Andrew’s College who will join the Manawatū Academy in 2023.

Feilding High School Hooker, Vernon Bason, who was named in the NZ Secondary Schools side in 2021 returns and is joined by younger brother, 17-year-old Mosese, a promising loose forward.

Napier Boy’s High School – runners up at the recent National Top Four in Palmerston North, with eight members of their side selected, headlined by returnees Corey Berkett and Max Ratcliffe, alongside another ten players from the region.

Heartland region representatives at the camp – the returning Konradd Newland is joined by his Whanganui Collegiate teammate Joshua Brunger, as well as Rathkeale College’s Wiremu Bartlett out of Wairarapa-Bush.

Fresh from winning the Tranzit Coachlines 1st XV Premiership title – Silverstream prop Senio Sanele returns alongside his teammates, Toby Mallon and Lennox Easthope.

A step on the path to professional rugby, the Super Rugby Development Camps provide the identified talent key information and coaching to support their rugby development, off-field growth and personal leadership, while connecting the players with the Super Rugby Club, to lay foundations for future success as they transition out of college rugby.

Hurricanes Head Coach, Jason Holland as well as assistants Chris Gibbes, Cory Jane and Tyler Bleyendaal will work closely with the players in their position specific roles through the week as well and Mindset Coach, Luke Rowe and Professional Development Manager, Arden David-Perrott, himself a graduate of the Hurricanes U18 programme on personal leadership and off field development.

The camp will culminate with two sides taking on the Fiji U18s and a Fiji U18 Selection at Taupo’s Owen Delany Park on Tuesday 4 October.

Full text:
https://www.hurricanes.co.nz/news/article/hurricanes-u18s-named-for-super-rugby-development-camp/

[Bovidae]

@Stargazer The Napier BHS hooker (Chrystal) isn't there.

When I watched the Lindisfarne-Wesley game their centre Watson also looked like a good player.

[Stargazer]

@Bovidae I think Tyrone Chrystal is still a bit young. He's year 11 or 12, so he'll probably be in the group, next year.

[Canes4life]

In Senele (St Pats Stream), Bason (Fielding) and Brown (Napier) that could very much end up being the NZ Schools front row. Hopefully the Canes keep all of them in the system.

[Stargazer]

2022 Highlanders Schools squad

highlandersteam After a competitive 1st XV season to date and the introduction of the Highlanders U18 Cup played between our provincial unions, we are pleased to announce the 2022 Highlanders Schools Squad

The development camp will be held 1-3 October and culminate with a game against the Junior Crusaders in Pleasant Point on 4th October.

Highlanders Talent Development Manager, Kane Jury says; “Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the robust selection process. This year proved to be the toughest one to date and we’re all excited to learn more about the young talent within our region.”

Congrats to all those selected

[Kirwan]

Chip off the old block, has a nice kick on him and all the time in the world on the ball.