2023 School Rugby

Stargazer

@Bovidae Yeah, I posted that in the exodus thread a while ago. Potentially a big loss to NZ Rugby; he's a really talented midfielder.

Daffy Jaffy

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Stargazer

https://thehighlanders.co.nz/news/highlanders-select-48-man-squad-for-secondary-schools-camp/

Coaches for the week are drawn from throughout the Highlanders region including Scott Eade (Southland), Josh Phipps (North Otago) and Regan Turoa (Otago) and will be supported by a strength and conditioning trainer, nutritionist, mental skills trainer and analysts. The 5-day camp culminates with an internal game where the on-field skills and learnings from the camp will be able to be applied in a game setting.

Bovidae

All local players too, including Kees' son.

frugby

@Bovidae said in 2023 School Rugby:

All local players too, including Kees' son.

We don't import players...

Stargazer

@frugby :face_with_tears_of_joy:

frugby

@Stargazer said in 2023 School Rugby:

@frugby :face_with_tears_of_joy:

Players simply choose to migrate to the place with the best culture for young people.

Bovidae

@frugby Usually you get a few 1st XV players who have committed to play elsewhere in these teams. The Blues, Hurricanes and Crusaders U18s do have such players, but the Chiefs and Highlanders do not.

frugby

@Bovidae said in 2023 School Rugby:

@frugby Usually you get a few 1st XV players who have committed to play elsewhere in these teams. The Blues, Hurricanes and Crusaders U18s do have such players, but the Chiefs and Highlanders do not.

I'm sure timing plays a part with these things, as well as the fact different teams have different systems. Think the Highlanders programme is really just designed to expose as many local players as possible (within reason) to a higher quality end-of-season camp.

I don't believe it really directly links much towards the Highlanders, other than the fact the pathways guy Kane Jury heads it, but he is away in Aussie at the moment.

SouthernMann

Are all the players in the national squads named in Super schools sides?

Bovidae

@SouthernMann said in 2023 School Rugby:

Are all the players in the national squads named in Super schools sides?

I would assume so.

The SR development squads are U18 so not just restricted to those at school. If you look at the lists some have a club attached to their name.

Bovidae

For those in Dunners:

Highlanders U18 Schools camp day #2.
The boys are starting to put a few moves together ready for their hit out against each other on Saturday afternoon.

Who - Team Nuggy vs Team Nacho
Where - John McGlashan College
When - Saturday 12.30 pm

Stargazer

Two Hurricanes line-ups for a game of 3 35-minute thirds.
They're not using all players that were invited to attend camp. Angus Prouting missing in those lists, for example. Also players out of position.