Players from seven different schools have been selected in the Counties Manukau Rugby Boy’s U18 squad while players from nine schools feature in the U18 Girls’ squad.
Wesley College contributes nine players in the boys’ squad while Pukekohe High has four, Waiuku College three while there are also players from Alfriston College, James Cook High, Manurewa High and Tuakau High School.
There are also representatives from Ardmore Marist, Manurewa, Onewhero, Patumahoe and Pukekohe clubs.
The side is coached by Julian Stone with Tame Mark and Elliot Hira assisting.
In the Counties Manukau U18 Girls’, players have been selected from Alfriston College, James Cook High, Manurewa High, Papakura High, Pukekohe High, Rosehill College, Tuakau College, Waiuku College and Wesley College.
Malo Mauga will coach the team with Frankie Schmaukel assisting.
Counties Manukau U18 Boys’
Alfriston College: Max Palamo
Ardmore Marist RFC: Harrison George Kolo
James Cook High: Elijah Solomona, Christopher Pesamino
Manurewa High: Walter Kava
Manurewa RFC: David Fotu, Daniel Lagalaga-Slade, Geonita Etuale, Levi Gwynne
Onewhero RFC: Taine Hira
Patumahoe RFC: John Malupo
Pukekohe High: Timana Mark, Dylan Wymer, Hirini Holmes, Robin Proctor
Pukekohe RFC: Dominic Gerin-Tugaga, Kegan Wharfe
Tuakau College: Ofa Latu’ila
Waiuku College: Hunter Maxwell, Jordyn Edmonds, Slade Mckay
Wesley College: Joseph Afimeimouga, Apai Ma’u Hinkes, Viliami Aholelei, Thomas Setitaia, Suli Pahulu, Ben Ofa, Joey Taumateine, David Kama, Lenn Esera.
Unavailable due to injury: Zach Baleicakau (Patumahoe RFC)
Coach: Julian Stone
Assistants: Tame Mark, Elliot Hira
Manager: Justin Wharfe
CMRFU Support: Shaun Atamu
Counties Manukau U18 Girls’
Alfriston College: Roxanda Vili, Chant’evai Makasini
James Cook High: Christina Pesamino, Kala Fifita, Joritta Sang Yum, Ellena Toelupe, Kristal Taufui
Manurewa High: Miletta Komisi, Liliian Samau, June Westerlund, Taylnn Morete, Psalm Malentino, Mereani Uludole, Pauline Purcell, Zerenity Tuala
Papakura High: Camryn Te Puia-Afoa
Pukekohe High: Leitisia Vehikite
Rosehill College: Esther Amataga
Tuakau College: Moana Vea, Mele Latu’ila
Waiuku College: Mia Strickland
Wesley College: Rione Vaka, Sariyah Paitai, Suana Bourne
Coach: Malo Mauga
Assistant: Frankie Schmaukel
Manager: Mark Matila
Female Liaison: Lekah Havea
CMRFU Support: Ti Tauasosi
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