Wellington Development squad announced

Following the recent Festival series, won by the Wellington Barbarians side, the Wellington Development squad for their upcoming five-match representative programme has been named.

All players are required to attend a team meeting on Tuesday 30th August, 6.15pm at Petone Rugby Club. Please contact the Team Manager for any information regarding the team. Grant Wall Manger - Wellington Development Team 021 034 3028, grant@wallsport.co.nz

The Wellington Development team

Props:
Whetu Henry (ORIES)
Finbarr Kerr Newell (OBU)
Ha’amea Ahio (ORIES)
Jonathon Fuimaono (OBU)
Matt Peni (MSP)

Hookers:
Joe Walding Karaitiana (MSP)
Lotu Nuku (TAW)

Locks:
Anthony Pettett (JVL)
Vern Sosefo (UPH)
Hemi Fermanis (TAW)

Loose Forwards:
Sam Gardner (WTN)
Alex Dalzell (WTN)
Will Mangos (OBU)
Sam Coventry (OBU)

Inside Backs:
Adam Deck (WTN)
Waiariki Koia (WOA)
Greg Mullany (PON)
Piri Paraone (PET)

Midfield:
Matt Goosen (WTN)
Willie Tufui (PET)
Pepesana Patafilo (TAW)
Aukuso Tuitama (ORIES)

Outside Backs:
Salesi Rayasi (UPH)
Teegan Minkley (OBU)
Ryan Setefano (MSP)
Max Pearson (UPH)
Randall Bishop (TAW)

Schedule

The Development team will play matches on five consecutive Saturdays, including four at home.

Their schedule is:

• 10 September v Manawatu Development, Petone Rec 2pm
• 17 September v Wellington Samoans, Petone Rec, 2pm 
• 24 September v Hawke’s Bay Development, McLean Park, Napuer, 5pm
• 1 October v Canterbury Development, Petone Rec, 2pm
• 8 October v Tasman Development, Porirua Park, 12pm