Junior Kiwis

[The Money Box Man]

Can someone tell me when the Junior Kiwis are going to be selected? Last year they were a good team beating the Junior Kangaroos in a 3 match series. From memory a lot of them got signed up with NRL teams.

 

[Skinner]

Can someone tell me when the Junior Kiwis are going to be selected? Last year they were a good team beating the Junior Kangaroos in a 3 match series. From memory a lot of them got signed up with NRL teams.

Ok, the Junior Kiwis will be selected end August/early September and will
play NSW U18's as a curtain raiser to the first Tri-Nations test. They will
also play the Warriors development team.

Cheers
Skinner

 

[Iafeta]

Can someone tell me when the Junior Kiwis are going to be selected? Last year they were a good team beating the Junior Kangaroos in a 3 match series. From memory a lot of them got signed up with NRL teams.

Last year's Junior Kiwis featured with profiles on the Warriors site include:-

Patrick Ah Van - playing first grade currently
Sonny Fai - in the Warriors top 25
Marvin Filipo
Sam Rapira -playing in first grade currently
Daniel O'Regan

I thought Cooper Vuna did too? He's in first grade this week.

Frank-Paul Nuuasuala has since been signed by the Roosters.

So it indicates a fair few hit the Warriors, but still a lot seem to have gotten away.

 

[Skinner]

Cooper was named in the JK squad but I don't think he played a game.

The 2005 squad was :

Joshua Davis Wellington

Greg Eastwood Brisbane Broncos

Sonny Fa’i Counties Manukau Jetz

Marvin Filipo Counties Manukau Jetz

Iwi Hauraki Parramatta Eels

Scott Jones Glenora Bears

Darin Kingi Otahuhu Ellerslie

Issac Luke Canterbury Bulldogs

Viliami Manu Norths

Frank-Paul Nuuausala Otahuhu Ellerslie

Daniel O’Regan Mount Albert Lions

Matthew Parata Keebra Park High School

Duan Poaneki Parramatta Eels

Sam Rapira Waicoa Bay Stallions

Steve Rapira Waicoa Bay Stallions

Setaimata Sa Canterbury Bulls

Miguel Start Pakuranga

Roger Tafua Canterbury Bulls

Alistair Taua’a Otahuhu Ellerslie

Benjamin Te’o Keebra Park High School

Mataika Vatuvei Glenora Bears

Cooper Vuna Otahuhu Ellerslie

 

[richies]

can anyone put up a list of the aussies?

 

[MELROO]

Which teams are you guys talking about. The above team listed is the team that played the Australian Schoolboys in a 2 test series that was one all. The Junior Kangaroos played two games one against Papua New Guinea and one against N.Z. A side before the first test Aus V NZ

 

[richies]

the squad that had mitchel pearce in it
i didnt think they played yet

 

[MELROO]

2005 Schoolboys

1. Darius Boyd
2. Mitchell Brown
3. Michael Jennings
4. Daniel Issac
5. Aku Uate
6. Jarrod Mullen
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. David Taylor
9. Ray Nasso
10. Edward Pettybone
11. Mitchell Aubusson
12. Josh White
13. Joel Moon
14. Kris Keating
15. Martin Lewis
16. Matt Cooper
17. Cory Patterson

 

[richies]

cheers mate
have the 2006 squad being named yet?

 

[BatiFan]

Is Steve Rapira a front rower like his brother? Is he playing for the Stallions this year? And is he any good compared to his brother?

 

[Skinner]

Is Steve Rapira a front rower like his brother? Is he playing for the Stallions this year? And is he any good compared to his brother?

Steve is more a second rower. I don't think he has played for the Stallions this
year - but I stand to be corrected. Not even sure if he's in the country.

I'm not a huge fan of Sam so I'm probably not good to give an opinion on his brother,
but I'd rate as adequate.

Cheers

 

[NIGHTMARE-HITTER]

Gees I hate to say it, but Sam hasnt really kicked on at all !!!