Hautapu Sports players are among those selected to take part in the University of Waikato Chiefs U-18s development camp in July.
Richard Magele, Raharuhi Palmer and Kaleb Tapara have been selected to attend the camp at St Pauls Collegiate, Hamilton, from July 10-12, 2024.
The 61-player camp is a key part of the Chiefs pathways programme which identifies players within the clubs’ region who show the potential to become future Gallagher Chiefs.
Previous attendees include current All Blacks Emoni Narawa, Tupou Vaa’i, Hautapu’s Luke Jacobson, Samipeni Finau, and Cortez Ratima.
Chiefs Rugby Club head of pathways Kent Currie said: “We have been impressed by the commitment that each of these players have shown within their respective schools and clubs.
“They are an exciting group of talent, and we look forward to having them connect and learn from some of our experienced alumni, current Gallagher Chiefs and coaches throughout the camp.
“There will be a big focus on skill development and the Chiefs Rugby Club culture, with them heading home with a clear picture of our pathway.”
The camp will allow players to better understand what it takes to make it professionally, with former Chiefs and All Blacks Aaron Cruden and Liam Messam (Chiefs athlete development coach) as influential facilitators.
The camp will also act as a trial for players to earn selection for the New Zealand Schools team and the University of Waikato Chiefs U-18 team to face Samoa this year.
University of Waikato Chiefs U-18 development camp
Name, school/club, provincial union
Maika Alofi, Rotorua Boys High School, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Ross Anderson, Hamilton Boys High School, Waikato Rugby Union
Alex Arnold, Hamilton Boys High School, Waikato Rugby Union
Wiremu Brailey, Rotorua Boys High School, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Nate Bodle, St Paul’s Collegiate School, Waikato Rugby Union
Pyrenees Boyle-Tiatia, University of Waikato RFC, Waikato Rugby Union
Konelio Burgess, St John’s College, Waikato Rugby Union
Kolini Jnr Collins, Wesley College, Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union
Judah Draiva, Tauranga Boys College, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Tom Dyer, Tauranga Boys College, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Micah Fale, Hamilton Old Boys RSC, Waikato Rugby Union
Luke Goodman, New Plymouth Boys High School, Taranaki Rugby Football Union
Olly Guerin, Hamilton Boys High School, Waikato Rugby Union
Will Hadley, St Paul’s Collegiate School, Waikato Rugby Union
Conrad Jackson, University of Waikato RFC, Waikato Rugby Union
Joel Kaho, St John’s College, Waikato Rugby Union
Izzy Kamana, St Peters School, Cambridge, Waikato Rugby Union
Walter Kava, Hastings Boys High School, Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union
Semi Keli, Wesley College, Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union
Halen King, Hamilton Marist RFC, Waikato Rugby Union
Kees Kolose, Mount Maunganui Rugby Club, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
David Lewai, University of Waikato RFC, Waikato Rugby Union
Richie Magele, Hautapu Sports Club, Waikato Rugby Union
Solomone Mailulu, Rotorua Boys High School, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Kaden Makea, St John’s College, Waikato Rugby Union
Timana Mark, Pukekohe High School, Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union
Tom Martin, Hamilton Boys High School, Waikato Rugby Union
Callum McCabe, St John’s College, Waikato Rugby Union
Ethan McManimen, Tauranga Boys College, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Jack Miller, Hamilton Boys High School, Waikato Rugby Union
Riley Mitchell, New Plymouth Boys High School, Taranaki Rugby Football Union
Joe Moore, St Peters School, Cambridge, Waikato Rugby Union
Flynn Morey, St Peters School, Cambridge, Waikato Rugby Union
Karlan Mosa’ati, St John’s College, Waikato Rugby Union
Brayden Neilson, New Plymouth Boys High School, Taranaki Rugby Football Union
Stefan Newman, Hamilton Boys High School, Waikato Rugby Union
Ben Ofa, Manurewa Rugby Football Club, Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union
Suli Pahulu, Wesley College, Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union
Raharuhi Palmer, Hautapu Sports Club, Waikato Rugby Union
Max Pearson, Hamilton Old Boys RSC, Waikato Rugby Union
Jake Rabarts, Hamilton Boys High School, Waikato Rugby Union
Aaron Riley, Tauranga Boys College, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Te Ariki Rogers, Rotorua Boys High School, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Vili Rova, New Plymouth Boys High School, Taranaki Rugby Football Union
Aiden Roy, Tauranga Boys College, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Tyi Sinkinson, Tauranga Boys College, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Charlie Sinton, Tauranga Boys College, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Aidan Spratley, Tauranga Boys College, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Mitchell Swann, Hamilton Boys High School, Waikato Rugby Union
Kaleb Tapara, Hautapu Sports Club, Waikato Rugby Union
Nickolai Te Huia, Tauranga Boys College, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Thomas McKerchar, Inglewood High School, Taranaki Rugby Football Union
Alapati Tusa Soagia, St Peters School, Cambridge, Waikato Rugby Union
Bronson Van Der Heyden, Rotorua Boys High School, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Liam Van Der Heyden, Hamilton Boys High School, Waikato Rugby Union
Mason Verster, Tauranga Boys College, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Keelan Viliami, St John’s College, Waikato Rugby Union
Mikaele Vueti, Hamilton Boys High School, Waikato Rugby Union
Hiraka Waitai-Haenga, Hamilton Boys High School, Waikato Rugby Union
Jake White, New Plymouth Boys High School, Taranaki Rugby Football Union
Jack Wiseman, New Plymouth Boys High School, Taranaki Rugby Football Union
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