NZ Resident 18s
New Zealand Rugby League is pleased to confirm the following
players have been selected to represent the NZ Residents
18s. This team will play two games against the Australian
Schoolboys on the 2nd and 8th of October.
Team
Photos | First Game
Report | Second
Game Report
Coach: Ricky Henry
Manager: Melanie Rutene
Trainer: Jason Sayers
| Players
Name |
Zone |
| David Fusitu'a |
Auckland Pride |
| Eric Newbigging |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Esera Esera |
Auckland Pride |
| Honeti Tuha |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| James Taylor |
Auckland Pride |
| Jaylen Tupaea |
Waicoa Bays |
| Kouma Samson |
Auckland Pride |
| Kurt Robinson |
Wellington Orcas |
| Makahesi Makatoa |
Central Vipers |
| Mason Lino |
Auckland Pride |
| Michael Sio (C) |
Auckland Pride |
| Samuel Lisone |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Sione Feao |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Tama Koopu (VC) |
Waicoa Bays |
| Trent Bishop |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Viliami Kaveinga |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Viliami Lolohea |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Visesio Setefano |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
Saliva Havili and Eko Malu were both initially selected but
will instead be playing in the Grand Final of the National Youth
Competition in Australia on October 2nd, we wish them all the
best.
Initial Squad (August 5, 2011)
| Players
Name |
NZRL Zone |
| Allen Mulia |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Axl Kingi |
Waicoa Bays |
| David Bhana |
Auckland Pride |
| David Fusitu'a |
Auckland Pride |
| Eko Malu |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Honeti Tuha |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| James Taylor |
Auckland Pride |
| Jaylen Tupaea |
Waicoa Bays |
| Kouma Samson |
Auckland Pride |
| Kurt Robinson |
Wellington Orcas |
| Makahesi
Makatoa |
Central Vipers |
| Michael Sio |
Auckland Pride |
| Ngani Laumape |
Central Vipers |
| Samuel Lisone |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Siliva Havili |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Sione Feao |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Tama Koopu |
Waicoa Bays |
| Thoren
Fidow-Kele |
South Island Scorpions |
| Trent Bishop |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Turanga
Shelford-Morrell |
Northern Swords |
| Viliami Lolohea |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |
| Visesio
Setefano |
Counties Manukau Stingrays |