Pakuranga United Rugby Club congratulates all those players that have this week been named in the three Auckland Under 18 squads.

Across the three squads are a number of players from local schools and with club connections.

Pakuranga Director of Rugby Grant Henson said it was a fantastic recognition for all involved.

“Rugby in East Auckland is strong and that is evident by the number of players selected in these teams.

“There are many familiar names with former Ranga juniors amongst those selected, and we look forward to seeing a number of them return to the senior club in years to come.

“We wish them all the best for the upcoming rep season,” said Henson.

The following players selected are from local schools or have worked with Henson this year.

Auckland 1A Under 18

Tamiano Ah Loo (Sacred Heart College)

Nathaniel Pole (Sacred Heart College)

Alex Tui Samoa (Sacred Heart College)

Rico Simpson (Sacred Heart College)

Dickie Terepo (St Kentigern College)

Xavi Taele (St Kentigern College)

Sione Makasini (St Kentigern College)

Auckland Divisional 18s

Gus Talaivao (Howick College)

Vaka Vainikolo (Botany Downs Secondary College)

Randall Baker (Botany Downs Secondary College)

Jay Punimata (Macleans College)

Taniela Makisi (Mangere College)

Caleb Ioane (Botany Downs Secondary College)

Vili Havili (Edgewater College)

Dylan Menzies (Botany Downs Secondary College)

Divan Lourens (Macleans College)

Lazarus Papali’I (Botany Downs Secondary College)

Elkanah Petelo (Macleans College)

Anton Ameke (Edgewater College)

Auckland Gulls Under 18

Ezekiel Kolo (St Kentigern College)

Tonga Helu (Sacred Heart College)

Sila Hifo (Dilworth School)

Josh Tengblad (Sacred Heart College)

Daily Papali’I (Botany Downs Secondary College)

Tetauru Cuthers (St Kentigern College)

Cruiz Overend (Howick College)

Tevita Naufahu (St Kentigern College)

Article added: Thursday 01 September 2022