The New Zealand Barbarians Schools were named this morning for the two international schools matches next week against Australian and Fijian Schools in Porirua.
New Zealand Barbarians club president Bryan Williams, and New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby Council chairman Garry Chronican made the announcement. The New Zealand Schools side was also chosen.
The NZ Barbarians Schools squad of 23 is:
Antonio Ripata (prop, Auckland Grammar School)
Alex Nankivell (midfielder, Christchurch Boys’ High School)
Tui Samuelu (midfielder, Christchurch Boys’ High School)
Fin Hoeata (lock, Dilworth School)
Isaia Walker-Leawere (lock, Gisborne Boys’ High School)
Jahrome Brown (loose forward, Hamilton Boys’ High School)
Mason Kean (prop, Hastings Boys’ High School)
Marino Mikaele-Tu’u (loose forward, Hastings Boys’ High School)
Tom Hardy (hooker, King’s College)
Shelford Murray (wing, King’s College)
Caleb Makene (utility back, Napier Boys’ High School)
Sione Asi (prop, Otago Boys’ High School)
Matt Heffernan (loose forward, Otago Boys’ High School)
D’Angelo Leuila (first five, Papatoetoe High School)
Sam Tufuga (prop, Rathkeale College)
Daniel Lee (midfielder, Rosmini College)
Liam Howley (halfback, Southland Boys’ High School)
Paripari Parkinson (lock, St Kentigern College)
Jarrod Adams (wing, St Patrick’s Silverstream)
Losi Filipo (wing, St Patrick’s Silverstream)
Samisoni Taukei’aho (hooker, St Paul’s Collegiate)
Lisati Milo-Harris (halfback, St Peter’s College)
Brendan Bond (loose forward, Westlake Boys’ High School)
New Zealand Barbarians Schools coach Darren Larsen, who assisted with the 2013 side under Dave Dillon, says the standard of talent in his side demonstrated the depth of talent in college rugby.
“There’s a great mix of players in the team, from players with the X-factor to hard grafters who get in and get the work done.
“We are looking at a pool of talent that is likely to produce our future Super Rugby players and All Blacks, and that’s exciting. We are in for some exciting rugby.”
St Kentigern College prop Sean Paranihi was ruled out of selection due to injury.
NZ Schools and NZ Barbarian Schools fixtures:
Tuesday September 30, Porirua Park
NZ Barbarians Schools v Australia 1:10pm
NZ Schools v Fiji 2:50pm
Saturday October 4, Porirua Park
NZ Barbarians Schools v Fiji 1:10pm
NZ Schools v Australia 2:50pm
Sky TV schedule:
Australia v NZBS replay
- Tuesday September 30, SS1, 10pm
- Thursday October 2, RC, 3pm
Fiji v NZS replay
- Tuesday September 30, SS1, 11.45pm
- Thursday October 2, RC, 4.45pm
Fiji v NZBS replay
- Saturday October 4, SS1, 11.15pm
- Thursday October 9, RC, 8am
- Friday October 10, RC, 2pm
Australia v NZS replay
- Saturday October 4, SS1, 9.30pm
- Thursday October 9, RC, 9.45am
- Friday October 10, RC, 3.45pm
