University of Waikato Chiefs Under 20's named to face Blues Under 20's
The University of Waikato Chiefs Under 20’s have been named to play the Blues Under 20’s at Pakuranga Rugby Club on Saturday 23 February at 2.00pm.
Following their hit out against the Splice Construction Chiefs Development side last Friday at FMG Stadium Waikato, the University of Waikato Chiefs Under 20’s will be looking to deliver a comprehensive performance against their northern rivals.
Openside flanker Michael Loft, wingers Valynce Te Whare Crosby and Taniela Filimone have all earned starts this week after been named on the bench last week. Other new additions to the starting fifteen will be Lachlan Boshier’s brother Kaylum Boshier starting at number eight, and blindside flanker James Thompson. Gordie Lloyd will be the only addition to the 25 man squad bracketed on the bench with Peni Finau.
University of Waikato Chiefs Under 20’s:
1. Pou Sorenson (Bay of Plenty)/Ollie Norris (Waikato)
2. Sam Cooper (Waikato)
3. George Dyer (Waikato)
4. Josh Lord (Taranaki)/Peni Finau (Waikato)
5. Tupou Vai’i (Taranaki) ©
6. James Thompson (Waikato)
7. Michael Loft (Taranaki)
8. Kaylum Boshier (Taranaki)
9. Leroy Carter (Bay of Plenty)
10. Rivez Reihana (Waikato)
11. Valynce Te Whare Crosby (Waikato)
12. Lalomilo Lalomilo (Bay of Plenty)
13. Quinn Tupaea (Waikato)
14. Taniela Filimone (Bay of Plenty)
15. Emoni Narawa (Bay of Plenty)
Reserves:
16. Zuriel Tongamata (Counties Manukau)
17. Wesley Tapueluleu (Waikato)
18. Pou Sorenson (Bay of Plenty)
19. Iosefa Maloney (Bay of Plenty)
20. Kohan Herbert (Bay of Plenty)
21. Gordie Lloyd (Taranaki)/Peni Finau (Waikato)
22. Jesse Pascoe (Counties Manukau)
23. Lukas Hall (Taranaki)
24. Jayjay Suemai (Bay of Plenty)
25. Cole Forbes (Bay of Plenty)
University of Waikato Chiefs Under 20’s Management:
Head Coach: Andrew Strawbridge
Coach: Paul Williams
Coach: Sam Moore
Coach: Nathan White
Manager: Paul Galetta
Trainer: Luke Vasu
Video Analyst: Mark Roberts
Physio: Kyle Turvey
Fixtures:
Saturday 23rd February: University of Waikato Chiefs Under 20’s vs. Blues Under 20’s, Pakaranga Rugby Club Auckland, 2.00pm
Sunday 2nd March: University of Waikato Chiefs Under 20’s vs. Hurricanes Under 20’s, FMG Stadium Waikato, 5.05pm
