New Copthorne Wairarapa-Bush coach Reece Robinson has included a mix of experience and youth in his first wider training squad, named yesterday.
Thirty-nine players have been named to prepare for the King’s Birthday Weekend fixture against Central Hawke’s Bay.
Among them are two Martinborough players who made a big impression in Saturday’s Lane Penn Trophy victory – 17-year-old winger Conall Doyle and flanker Sam Twigley – and two players from senior reserve side Masterton Red Star – No. 8 Jack Loader and first-five Josh Wilson.
The full squad is:
Forwards
Tupou Lea’aemanu, Ty Waight. Stan Wright Junior, Terongo Tekii, Ben Collins, George Parke, Tolu Fahamokioa, Tom Woelders, Iowane Koroitukana, Sam Gammie, Nox [Ratu] Koroiravudi, Joseph Gillies, Gerg Gouws, Thomas Campbell, Logan Wakefield, Sam Twigley, Himiona Haira, Jared Hawkins, Inia Katia, Epeli Rayaqayaqa, Dan Nawaqavonovono, and Jack Loader.
Backs
Josh Matthews, Fiula Tameilau, Tipene Haira, Zinny Harmon, Ben Brooking, Josh Wilson, Jimoci Seasea, Nathan Hunt, Conall Doyle, Hayden Cooper, Tafa Tafa, Siutaka Toamotu, Nikora Ewe, Aseri Waqa, Nimi Biutoka Baleitavuki, Reece Calkin, and Harry Eschenbach.
