New Zealand national schoolboy rugby union team
The New Zealand Schoolboys rugby union team is composed of secondary school students that aims to help them achieve higher honours. New Zealand Schoolboys brings players on to the international scene early. Many of the players go on to play for other international teams and some have gone on to play for the New Zealand national team. Aaron Mauger, Malili Muliaina, Jerry Collins, Sam Tuitupou, and Joe Rokocoko all are examples of the opportunities that New Zealand Schoolboys offer to young players.
Notable Past Players
1984
- Robin Brooke (All Black - 1990s)
- Matthew Cooper (All Black - 1990s)
- Steve Gordon (All Black - 1990s)
- Darryl Halligan (played rugby league for the Kiwis after a code switch)
- John Preston (All Black - 1990s)
1985
- Olo Brown (All Black - 1990s)
1998
- Aaron Mauger
- Malili Muliaina
- Jerry Collins
2000-03
- Sam Tuitupou (2000)
- Joe Rokocoko (2000-2002)
- Ben Atiga (2000-2002)
- Liam Messam (2001-2002)
- Jamie Mackintosh (2002-2003)
- Sione Lauaki (2000-2001)
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