WSRU U18s trials and Inaugural Old Timers’ Day coming up

The Wellington Samoa Rugby Union (WSRU) is holding the first of two trials this coming Saturday for its U18 representative team.

Over 70 players (see names below) have been selected from an initial nomination pool of over 100 to play in this weekend’s first trial at Ngatitoa Domain.

From this group – some will be playing for their schools in this weekend’s secondary school finals – a group of 44 players will play in the second trial next Saturday, which also coincides with the WSRU’s inaugural Old Timers’ Day at the Paremata-Plimmerton RFC.

This year’s Old Timers’ Day is all about getting the past players to catch up and reminisce about the good old days. All former players and supporters are welcome. On the field, the second WSRU U18 Schoolboys trial kicks off at 11am, followed by the Wellington Samoans Men’s match against Hawke’s Bay Samoa at 1.15pm and then the after match is between 4pm-5.30pm.

This coming weekend, the Wellington Samoans Men’s team meets Wellington Maori in their third and final Festival Series match at Porirua Park.

The following players (listed by school) have been selected to take part in this weekend’s initial trial for the WSRU U18 Secondary Schools team. All players are to arrive at the ground by 9.30am sharp and are asked to bring their rugby gear, mouthguard and food and water for the day.

Aotea College
Desmond Matofai, Sam Hosking, Olano Afutoto, Jay-Jay Upton, Denym Clarke

Bishop Viard College
Tominiko Maiva, Etuale Logie, Sean Gatu-Atoni, Denzel Leota, Dorian Tato, Dariua Patau, Adam Tone

Heretaunga College
Jannaia Fuimaono

Hutt Valley High School
Nathan Bryce

Mana College
Caleb Cudby, Aukilani Nofoaiga, Fata Silva, Tuna Silva

Naenae College*
Jordan Sului, Anthony Pesamino, Terra Fuifui

Newlands College
Millenium Suga

Onslow College*
Nathan Ulaula, Chester Palauni, Victor Tagaloa

Porirua College
Junior Time Taotua, Richard (Misilifi) Faimalo, Tuiuli Taliulu

Rongotai College
Norman Fatialofa, William Faialaga-Heather, Mathias Lima, Jason Tuitama, Va’a Taoipu, DJ Taoipu, Conrad Taafuli, Iaka Johnson, Peter Samuelu, Topasi Makisi

Scots College
Werdna Maligi, Tai Neli, Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia

St Patrick’s Silverstream College*
Albert Latailakepa, Christian Fiso, Chris Aumua

St Bernard’s College
Lupi Luka, Eli Afoa, Carlos Leota, Alex Tupu, Quentin Daniels

St Patrick’s Wellington
Fa’a Tau, Mafutaga Tau, Josiah Vaasili, Dyrell Akavi, Isaac Moe-Jenkins, Iosefo Aukusitino,. Josh Oloapu, Elijah Fonoti-Filipo, Saia Paese, Xavier English, Gerard Ah Nau, Meinrad Fitisemanu, Kevin Fauatea, Grayson Whitman, El Nino Peniamina

Taita College
Elisaia Fonoti, Mafutaga Faapusa, Vena Tuifao, Mateo Setefano, Eyring Fiso

Tawa College*
Luke McGill

Upper Hutt College
Rios Taramai

Wainuiomata High School
Tanara Haenga, Manase Seia, Misiki Neru, John Milovale

Wellington College*
Qualen Asi, Bronson Aiono, Connor Fuli, Mellenniumma Leota, Toka Sopoaga, Laau Finau, Junior Foaitua

*Please note that the WSRU is aware that players from Naenae College, Onslow College, St
Patricks Silverstream, Tawa College, and Wellington College are involved in finals on the
same day. If your College RAIS hasn’t been in contact with you, please make contact with Sam Leota either by emailleotas@viard.school.nz; private message via FB or text 0221775460 to confirm availability.