Next Gen: Blues U-18 Squad selected

The Blues have selected 51 boys to attend their Under-18 Development camp early next month.

The players represent a cross-section of the entire Blues region with boys selected from Kaitaia College in Northland all the way to Botany Downs College in Auckland’s eastern suburbs.

A total of 19 schools and clubs from across the Blues region are represented in the Blues U-18 Development Squad.

Blues Talent ID and Development Manager, Shane King, said the camps were a great opportunity to expose young players to the Blues environment.

“We’ll get the squad and their whānau in this Sunday for an introduction day, a tour of Blues HQ and to give insight as to what we stand for as a club and where we’re heading,” said King.

 Blues U-18 training camp will then be held at Mount Albert Grammar School from Wednesday 4 October through to Saturday 7 October.

“It’s an exciting time for the boys and a great opportunity to train with their peers in a skilled and testing environment. These groups are always full of enthusiasm and a desire to learn and I’m looking forward to getting stuck in with them next week.”

Camp will culminate with two games against the Chiefs Under-18 Squad at St Pauls Collegiate in Hamilton on Saturday 7 October. The games will be played at 12pm and 1.30pm with rotating teams being used.

Alex Va'aia - Westlake Boys High School
Kasaloma (Junior) Ahokovi - Auckland Grammar School 
Louie Lepionka - Auckland Grammar School 
Monty Parkinson - Auckland Grammar School
Randall Baker - Botany Downs Secondary College 
Harlyn Saunoa - Botany Downs Secondary College 
Graeme Otukolo - De La Salle College
Shaun Faalili - De La Salle College
James Singh - De La Salle College
Frank Vaenuku - De La Salle College
Patolo Taito - De La Salle College 
Bradley Knight - Kaitaia College
Josh Pasina - Kelston Boys' High School 
Sam Tuitupou - Kelston Boys' High School 
Xavier Leota - Kelston Boys' High School 
Jarrel Tuaimalo-Vaega - Kelston Boys' High School 
Puala Lu'au - Kelston Boys' High School 
Rudolph Louw - Kerikeri High School 
Jake Couling - Kerikeri High School 
Roy Tatupu - Mount Albert Grammar School
Nathan Salmon - Marist Old Boys RFC Whangarei
Jarrell Luafaleafo - Massey RFC 
Darcy Howell - Mid Northern RFC 
Jacob Lowther - Mid Northern RFC 
Joel Russell - Napier Boys High School
Mataora Loti-Rapana - Onehunga High School
Riley Tofilau - Rosmini College 
Caleb Woodley - Sacred Heart College 
Cruiz Simpson - Sacred Heart College 
Josh Tengblad - Sacred Heart College 
Tamiano Ahloo - Sacred Heart College 
Tonga Helu - Sacred Heart College 
Rico Simpson - Sacred Heart College 
Alvin Chong Nee - Sacred Heart College 
Cohen Norrie - Sacred Heart College 
Frazer Brown - Saint Kentigern College 
Zae Mangu - Saint Kentigern College
Tevita Naufahu - Saint Kentigern College 
Adam Morrison - Saint Kentigern College 
Charlie Bent - St Peter's College 
Robson Faleafa - St Peter's College 
Tevita Tatafu - St Peter's College 
Louie Kishimoto - St Peter's College 
Liam Arthur-Hunt - Takapuna Grammar School
Iggy Iverson - Westlake Boys High School 
Taiga Kato - Westlake Boys High School 
Blake Lidgard - Westlake Boys High School 
Tyler Pulini - Westlake Boys High School 
Jarlon Lesatele - Westlake Boys High School 
Reimana Saunderson - Rurawhe - Westlake Boys High School 
JD Van der Westhuizen - Westlake Boys High School 
Fergus Manson - Whangarei Boys High School