New Zealand U20s Development Programme Squads announced

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the four squads for the New Zealand U20 Development Programme in Taupo from 14-21 March. 

A group of 100 U20 selected players have been split into four squads, the Barbarians, Centurions, Saracens and Harlequins for a week that will include two match days.  

The week will also provide development opportunities for coaches and management which will include the New Zealand U20s coaching and management team alongside a mix of Super Rugby Club, Provincial Union and community rugby volunteers. 

NZR Men's National Pathways Head Coach Kane Jury said the programme would be a crucial tool in selecting the New Zealand U20 squad for The Rugby Championship U20 tournament in South Africa in April. 

“It’s our first chance to bring a group of players together and align on the standards, skills, and game understanding required for the international programme, and then to see the player tested in live game situations and scenarios.” 

There will be four games over two match-days which will be livestreamed by Engage Live, with details of where fans can watch to be announced.  

MATCH DAY 1: Wednesday, 18 March 

12:00pm: Game #1 - Barbarians v Centurions 

14:00pm: Game #2 - Harlequins v Saracens 

MATCH DAY 2: Saturday, 21 March 

10:00am: Game #3 - Loser Game #1 v Loser Game #2 

12:00pm: Game #4 - Winner Game #1 v Winner Game #2 

The four U20 Development Programme Squads are: 

Barbarians Squad 

Aidan Spratley, Bay of Plenty 

Alex Palazzo, Manawatū 

Angus Revell, Auckland 

Bradley Tocker, Taranaki 

Bronson van der Heyden, Waikato 

Caleb Woodley, Auckland 

Charlie Wallis, Auckland 

Charlie Sinton, Bay of Plenty 

Christiaan Botha, Bay of Plenty 

Harry Horncastle, Tasman 

Inoke Vaingalo, North Harbour 

Jacob McKinnon, Auckland 

Jake Hutchings, Auckland 

Jake Frost, Canterbury 

Jamie Viljoen, Taranaki 

Josh Peteru, Auckland 

Le’Sharn Reiri-Paku, Hawke's Bay 

Logan Williams, Canterbury 

Mason Verster, Canterbury 

Nate Bodle, Canterbury 

Nehemiah Su’a, Counties Manukau

Oliver Guerin, Waikato 

Patrick Mauga, Hawke's Bay 

TJ Wallace, Manawatū 

Tyi Sinkinson, Bay of Plenty 

Management 

Head Coach: Gray Cornelius, Tasman 

Assistant Coach: Ross Wright, Northland 

Assistant Coach: James Lentjes, Canterbury 

Strength & Conditioning: Stephan van Gruting, Crusaders  

Physio: Richie Marsden, Tasman/NZ Under 20 

Analyst: Leaha Dickey, Counties Manukau 

Team Manager: Ben Sherriff, King Country 

Campaign Manager: Ben Fisher, NZR 

Centurions Squad 

Aio Keith, Auckland 

Alexander Hewitt, Wellington 

Blake Lidgard, North Harbour 

Boston Krone, Auckland 

Charles Howlett, Auckland 

Cohen Norrie, Auckland 

David Lewai, Waikato 

Flynn Hamilton-Muller, Auckland 

Halen King, Waikato 

Ilam Anthony Lefale, Counties Manukau

Jericho Wharehinga, Hawke's Bay 

John Falloon, Wellington 

Kobe Brownlee, Tasman 

Konelio Burgess, Waikato 

Leo Marfell, Tasman 

Longani Fakateli, Counties Manukau

Luke Bidois, Wellington 

Luke Atkinson, Canterbury 

Micah Fale, Waikato 

Noah Rogers, Taranaki 

Raharuhi Palmer, Waikato 

Reimana Saunderson-Rurawhe, Otago 

Tevita Tatafu, Auckland 

Wesley Faitele, Wellington 

Xavier Leota, Auckland 

Management 

Head Coach: Wes Clarke, Manawatū 

Assistant Coach: Jono Hickey, Auckland 

Assistant Coach: Will Henry, Otago/NZ Under 20 

Strength & Conditioning: Matt Burgess, Counties Manukau 

Physio: Richard Barlow, Thames Valley 

Analyst: Mark Roberts, Māori All Blacks 

Team Manager: Andrew Robinson, Centurions Club 

Campaign Manager: Alex O'Dowd, Blues 

Harlequins Squad 

Alani Fakava, Manawatū 

Callum McCabe, Waikato 

Cam Jones, Canterbury 

Dallas Rata-Makene, Waikato 

Dane Johnston, Taranaki 

Drew Berg-McLean, Hawke's Bay 

Emori Balenaisa, Taranaki 

Fanua Faavae, Tasman 

Finn Mcleod, Canterbury 

George Prouting, Canterbury 

Gregor Rutledge, Southland 

Harrison Martin, Otago 

Jackson Hughan, Southland 

JD Van Der Westhuizen, North Harbour 

Lachlan Stevens, Southland 

Latu Tupou, Wellington 

Marco Miln, Auckland 

Mason Coulthard, Southland 

Mika Muliaina, Southland 

Riley Grant-Faiva, Auckland 

Sam Mustchin, Southland 

Tai Clyde Northland 

Tawhiao Kotua, Taranaki 

Zacherye Taulapapa, Hawke's Bay 

One TBC  

Management 

Head Coach: Brock, James, Hawkes Bay/NZ Under 20 

Assistant Coach: Kieran, Coll, St Thomas College 

Assistant Coach: Sam Ward, North Harbour 

Strength & Conditioning: Jarrad Choat, Lincoln University/NZ Schools 

Physio: Bronwyn Prestage, King Country 

Analyst: Sars Flood, Canterbury/NZ Under 20 

Team Manager: Simon Wallace, Otago/NZ Under 20 

Campaign Manager: Cat Blissett, NZR

Saracens squad 

Alex Arnold, Otago 

Amini Seruwalu, Manawatū 

Charlie Sullivan, Canterbury 

Corban King, Wellington 

Elijah Solomona, Wellington 

Ethan Webber, Otago   

Ethan Mcmanemin, Canterbury 

Gavin Holder, Canterbury 

George Steel, Canterbury 

Harry Rankin, Wellington 

Henry Stuart, Otago 

Hunter Kennedy, Manawatū 

Jack Wiseman, Taranaki 

Jay Reihana, Southland 

Jimmy Taylor, Southland 

Josh Findlay, Canterbury 

Konnor Vainu, Hawke's Bay 

Logan Platt, Auckland 

Louis Treacy, Canterbury 

Luka Makata, Auckland 

Max Fale, Canterbury 

Rhydian Spice, Taranaki 

Rupeni Raviyawa, Wellington 

Siale Pahulu, Auckland 

Suli Pahulu, Taranaki 

Management 

Head Coach: Mark Brown, Otago   

Assistant Coach: Marty McKenzie, Southland 

Assistant Coach: Brett Williamson, Northland 

Strength & Conditioning: Jayden Pinfold, Hawke's Bay   

Physio: Sophia Hare, Hawke's Bay 

Analyst: Anyssa Rimmer, Bay of Plenty 

Team Manager: Ryan Gulbransen, Chiefs 

Campaign Manager: Thomas Grant, NZR