Australian Schoolboys & National Championships 2013

[Newbie]

Great report Newbs, but IMO,not that historic afterall, because, according to the programme, they have only played twice before, surprising! ... ... ...

I got swept away in the hysteria of the moment ... ... ... lmao!

 

[Benched '84]

Didn't we all, up the underdog!

 

[Lee Grant]

Outstanding report Newbie and an outstanding result for Fiji U/18. I wish I had gone now.

Newbie do you want to do a match report on the main game next Tuesday for a blog?

I will do the other game.

PS - or would prefer to do the Oz A v NZ match (and the Oz v NZ match on 5th Oct), since you know the Kiwi players better than anybody?
.

 

[Newbie]

Outstanding report Newbie and an outstanding result for Fiji U/18. I wish I had gone now.

Newbie do you want to do a match report on the main game next Tuesday for a blog?

I will do the other game.

PS - or would prefer to do the Oz A v NZ match (and the Oz v NZ match on 5th Oct), since you know the Kiwi players better than anybody?
.

LG,

Last week I accepted two hearings in Newcastle fpr the Tuesday and will be rushing back down the F3 to make the second game; if I am lucky! I would hate to give you a commitment I might not be able to deliver upon. To be honest I am now kicking myself as last night's result has really given this series a twist I could never have imagined!

With respect to the Saturday I would prefer to cover the 'Aus A v Fiji' game if you are ok with this!

 

[Lee Grant]

Newbie

Okey doke.
.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

New Zealand Schoolboys vs FIJI at St Marys 27 September

1. Thomas Hill Nelson College Front row Nelson Bay U/18 - Crusaders
2. Liam Smart St Bede’s College Front row Canterbury U/18 - Crusaders
3. Mike Tamoaieta Sacred Heart College Front row Auckland U/18 - Blues
4. Jamie Lane Sacred Heart College Lock Auckland U/18 - Blues
5. Joshua Goodhue Mt Albert Grammar School Lock Auckland U/18 - Blues
6. Dillon Wihongi St Kentigern College Loose forward - Blues
7. Mitchell Karpik Kings College Loose forward Auckland U/18 - Blues
8. Akira Ioane Auckland Grammar School Loose forward Auckland U/18 - Blues
9. Harry Peeters Christ’s College Halfback Canterbury U/18 - Crusaders
10. Bryn Gatland Hamilton BHS First five-eighth Waikato U/18 - Chiefs
11. Sam McNicol Napier BHS Outside back Hawkes Bay U/18 - Hurricanes
12. TJ Faiane St Kentigern College Midfield Auckland U/18 - Blues CAPTAIN
13. Johnathan Fa'auli St Kentigern College Midfield Auckland U/18 - Blues
14. Gavin Stark Blue Mountain Outside back Otago U/18 - Highlanders
15. George Taina Tangaroa College First five-eighth Auckland U/18 - Blues

16. Leni Apasai Wellington College Front row Wellington U/18 - Hurricanes
17. Atu Moli Marlborough Boys College Front row Marlborough U/18 - Crusaders
18. Reuben O'Neill New Plymouth BHS Front row Taranaki U/18 - Hurricanes
19. Samuel Chongkit Hamilton BHS Lock - Chiefs
20. Blake Gibson St Kentigern College Loose forward - Blues
21. Harrison Levien Hamilton BHS Halfback Waikato U/18 - Chiefs
22. Nathaniel Apa Kelston BHS Outside back Auckland U/18 - Blues
23. Damian McKenzie Christ’s College First five-eighth Canterbury U/18 - Crusaders

Management
Manager - Gerry Davidson
"Campaign Manager"- Russel Hilton-Jones
Coach - Mark Vincent
Coach - Earl Vaa
Trainer - Paul Downes
Mental Skills Coach - Dave Hadfield
Physio - Paul Taitako
Referee - Richard Goswell
AR - Darren Bradley
AR - Amy Perrett
No 4 & 5 Officials - David Pritchard, Luke Rogan

From @Newbies initial list but not in the programme:
Mitchell Jacobson Cambridge High School Loose forward Canterbury U/18
Wesley Goosen Wellington College Midfield Wellington U/18
Isaac Te Tamaki Hamilton BHS Outside back Waikato U/18

Observations:
Lots of Blues Boys (11/23)
Mostly Private School boys (17/23)
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch boys nearly all Private schools (is Tangaroa college private?)
That Gatland from Hamilton must be related
Only 6 Boys High School Boys
23 boys, 16 schools represented

 

[strokeside]

Bryn Gatlin IS Warren's son (as per the kiwi dad sitting next to me) didnt see the man himself, but you would expect him to be here by Saturday. Again.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Fiji Schools vs NZ Schools at St Marys 27 September


1. Isoa VASUKILULU Ratu Navula College
2. Maikeli SIVO Ratu Navula College
3. Melikisua Gade KOLINISAU Assemblies of God High
4. Sakiusa Tuisalia BOLETAWA Queen Victoria School
5. Peni RAIKADROKA Ratu Kadavelevu School
6. Ratu Tomu Lawaniyasana DAUSIGA Queen Victoria School
7. Mesulame Vuwai DOLOKOTO Queen Victoria School (CAPTAIN)
8. Rupeni Robert Vakasilimi LAGANIKORO Ratu Navula College
9. Leone NAWAI Ratu Kadavulevu School
10.Waisake TUIMEREKE Ratu Navula College
11.Seveci NAKAILAGI Assemblies of God High
12. Viliame Gucake KIKAU Marist Brothers High School
13.Manoa NAKOLILEVI Ratu Navula College (VC)
14.Kaveni DABENAISE Nasinu Secondary School
15.Pateresio Vododuadua BERAMAISUVA Nasinu Secondary School

16.Mosese TIKICIDRE Ratu Kadavulevu School
17.Cory Thomas Harry GRENIER Queen Victoria School
18.Villiame Seuseu RAVOUVOU Ratu Navula College
19.Atonio QIO Ratu Sukuna Memorial School
20.Waisea Vasuitoga DAROKO Saint John College
21.Rary Marika Maxwell B.TOKALAUVERE John Wesley College
22.Savenaca RATURAGA Nayuso High School
23 Albert Barty MILLER Ratu Sukuna Memorial School


Management:
President Fiji Schools Napolioni SILATOLU
Manager Lionel DANFORD
Head Coach Josaia Qovo ROKOMARAWA
Assistant Coach Chris WAQA
Assistant Manager Alivereti Rabitikalou TAWAKE
Skills Coach Elemaca RAVOLU
Technical Assistant Samisoni BAIKEITOGA


Observations:
23 players 12 Schools represented
Not even going to guess about Public vs private Schools
This team list would win scrabble

 

[It is what it is]

Fiji Schools vs NZ Schools at St Marys 27 September


1. Isoa VASUKILULU Ratu Navula College
2. Maikeli SIVO Ratu Navula College
3. Melikisua Gade KOLINISAU Assemblies of God High
4. Sakiusa Tuisalia BOLETAWA Queen Victoria School
5. Peni RAIKADROKA Ratu Kadavelevu School
6. Ratu Tomu Lawaniyasana DAUSIGA Queen Victoria School
7. Mesulame Vuwai DOLOKOTO Queen Victoria School (CAPTAIN)
8. Rupeni Robert Vakasilimi LAGANIKORO Ratu Navula College
9. Leone NAWAI Ratu Kadavulevu School
10.Waisake TUIMEREKE Ratu Navula College
11.Seveci NAKAILAGI Assemblies of God High
12. Viliame Gucake KIKAU Marist Brothers High School
13.Manoa NAKOLILEVI Ratu Navula College (VC)
14.Kaveni DABENAISE Nasinu Secondary School
15.Pareresio Vododuadua BERAMAISUVA Nasinu Secondary School

16.Mosese TIKICIDRE Ratu Kadavulevu School
17.Cory Thomas Harry GRENIER Queen Victoria School
18.Villiame Seuseu RAVOUVOU Ratu Navula College
19.Atonio QIO Ratu Sukuna Memorial School
20.Waisea Vasuitoga DAROKO Saint John College
21.Rary Marika Maxwell B.TOKALAUVERE John Wesley College
22.Savenaca RATURAGA Nayuso High School
23 Albert Barty MILLER Ratu Sukuna Memorial School


Management:
President Fiji Schools Napolioni SILATOLU
Manager Lionel DANFORD
Head Coach Josaia Qovo ROKOMARAWA
Assistant Coach Chris WAQA
Assistant Manager Alivereti Rabitikalou TAWAKE
Skills Coach Elemaca RAVOLU
Technical Assistant Samisoni BAIKEITOGA


Observations:
23 players 12 Schools represented
Not even going to guess about Public vs private Schools
This team list would win scrabble

Need 'X factor' and 'Gen Y' players to win scrabble.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

GAME TIMINGS

Might pay to double check timings. The timings previously quoted may have been amended.

The Aust Schools Web site now shows:
Tuesday 1 Oct
Australia A v NZ Schools 1pm kick off
Gullivers Aust Schoolboys v Fiji 3pm kick off

Saturday 5 Oct
Australia A v Fiji Schools 3pm kick off
Gullivers Australian Schoolboys v NZ 5pm kick off

$5 entry (Students under 18 free). Entry includes programme.

All Games at Knox Grammar


http://austschools.rugbynet.com.au/

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Official Result from Friday:

MACQUARIE BANK SCHOOLS RUGBY TRINATIONS SERIES 2013
MATCH 1: Fiji 22(S Boletawa, R Laganikoro, S Nakailagi, L Nawai trie,s M. Nakolilevu con) defeated New Zealand 20(M. Karpik try, B. Garland 1try 2 con 1 pen) at St Marys RL Stadium.

http://austschools.rugbynet.com.au/

 

[Newbie]

Official Result from Friday:

MACQUARIE BANK SCHOOLS RUGBY TRINATIONS SERIES 2013
MATCH 1: Fiji 22(S Boletawa, R Laganikoro, S Nakailagi, L Nawai trie,s M. Nakolilevu con) defeated New Zealand 20(M. Karpik try, B. Garland 1try 2 con 1 pen) at St Marys RL Stadium.

http://austschools.rugbynet.com.au/

It was definitely Ioane who scored the other NZ try. Even the All Black website confirms it was him.

http://www.allblacks.com/news/23429/New-Zealand-Schools-lose-to-Fiji-in-a-cliffhanger-

 

[Hugh Jarse]

You would think the Host Union would be able to get the scorers right on their web site.

Bloody Interns. Dock their pay - oh that is right, they're not paid.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Fiji Schools celebrate victory over New Zealand Schools

Source: NSW Rugby Referees Twitter

 

[Newbie]

The National Anthems

 

[Newbie]

Note the size of the Fijian pack. The lad (more like man) in the middle with his head bandaged is their 'Inside Centre' - Kikau.

I learnt yesterday that the NQ Cowboys flew over to Fiji not too long ago to watch this kid play. I also know that they are not the only club 'now' interested after Friday night!

Given the lack of $$$$ in Fiji you could hardly see this lad staying in the game.

:-(

 

[Elfster]

GAME TIMINGS

Might pay to double check timings. The timings previously quoted may have been amended.

The Aust Schools Web site now shows:
Tuesday 1 Oct
Australia A v NZ Schools 1pm kick off
Gullivers Aust Schoolboys v Fiji 3pm kick off



$5 entry (Students under 18 free). Entry includes programme.

All Games at Knox Grammar


http://austschools.rugbynet.com.au/

The site now has the games starting half an hour earlier. May end up being safer to get there at 9 in the morning with the papers, a good book or so, a couple of sandwiches and a thermos of coffee and wait and see rather than gambling on the accuracy of the website.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

For the record the web site now shows:

GAME TIMINGS

Might pay to double check timings take Elfster advice and get there real early. The timings previously quoted may have been amended.

The Aust Schools Web site now shows:
Tuesday 1 Oct
Australia A v NZ Schools 12@30 pm kick off
Gullivers Aust Schoolboys v Fiji 2:30 pm kick off

Saturday 5 Oct
Australia A v Fiji Schools 3pm kick off
Gullivers Australian Schoolboys v NZ 5pm kick off

$5 entry (Students under 18 free). Entry includes programme.

All Games at Knox Grammar


http://austschools.rugbynet.com.au/

Scorers in NZ V Fiji game still incorrect.

 

[Newbie]

Certainty and predictability!

Good to see the 'HALLMARKS' of the ARU filtering down to the schools level!

So you all dont get a rude shock when you arrive at the game - 'Elfster' and 'HJ' will be the ones each wrapped in a tartan blanket with numerous pidgeons roosting on them! Please don't mistake them for vagrants!! Lol

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Checking the camping gear in the garage after the NZ v Pumas game.

Need to fill the primus bottle for the gas stove.