We have had many achievements this year as a team and individually:
In the Taranaki U16 team we had Tana Barrowcliffe, Ropata Taylor, Jacob Hart, Riley Thompson, Arwin Leatuafi, Ramses Ah Chong, Reece Nelly and Ben McAlister.
In the Chiefs U18 camp we had Peter Te Kahu, Zak MacDonald, Jacob Mitchel, Patrick Howlett, myself and old boy Perry Lawrence.
I was also getting chosen for the New Zealand Maori U18 rugby team who will be playing a game of three halves against the New Zealand Secondary Schools and New Zealand Barbarians U18 teams
The things we accomplished this season are a true testimony to the work that the boys did in the off-season and the fun we had throughout the season together. We loved to work hard together and for each other, and it always showed on the field. I loved every minute of playing alongside these boys this year and wish all the returning players good luck for next year and season.
Lastly a big thanks is owed to our trainers Kane Rowson and Max Maaka and our team manager Kayne Dunlop for having everything organised for us over the year and ready when we go away. Lastly to our coaches Brad Cooper, Chris Luke and Ricky Tito for always pushing us to bigger and better things over the season and developing our games to be the best they can be.
Cheers boys, I’m out.