Squads have been confirmed for Hautapu Sports Club’s senior teams ahead of the ANZAC Day fixtures in the Waikato Rugby competitions.
David Morris will play his 150th Premier game for Hautapu Sports when he turns out against Melville in the Premier A match at Memorial Park.
In a tribute to his contribution to the squad, the club said: “David has been through it all with the club.
“A highly respected figure among the players, coaches, and supporters alike, he has given everything for our club and our jersey.
“In his early years, the club was fighting relegation from the Premier grade. Surviving that tough period, David became a key part of the club’s resurgence, helping drive our premier team to become a top side year in and year out.
“His leadership over the years has been instrumental for everyone that has worn the jersey alongside him.
“David was part of three championship-winning teams, including the undefeated 2019 side.
“On behalf of the entire club, we want to thank Dave for everything he has done for Hautapu. We hope as many of you as possible can join us tomorrow afternoon to celebrate this massive milestone at the club.”
Fixtures and squads
Games to be played on Friday April 25, 2025
Premier A
Hautapu Sports v Melville
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 2.45pm
1 Stan Paese (41)
2 Rico McQuoid (4)
3 Tahere Reha (59)
4 David Morris (150th Premier game)
5 Tama Hodgson (3)
6 Henry Brown (12)
7 Mitch Jacobson (co-captain) (76)
8 Senita Lauaki (28)
9 Rui Farrant (32)
10 Dallas Rata-Makene (4)
11 Dean Christensen (6)
12 Jason Thomasen (138)
13 Karlan Mosaati (3)
14 Quentin Hill (39)
15 Amos Faaola (29)
Impact
16 Nic Jeffcoat (59)
17 Levi Hazelton (19)
18 Andrew Smith (20)
19 Elijah Corbett (49)
20 Quintony Ngatai (54)
21 Dillon Martin (21)
22 Kees van der Hayden (7)
Games played in brackets, * denotes debut
Development
Hautapu Sports v Melville
Memorial Park, Cambridge,1pm
1 Luke Hills
2 Archie Falconer
3 Eli Waetford
4 Robson Old
5 Jacob Carmichael
6 Mitch Hills
7 Jack Nesdale (captain)
8 Jack Tuck
9 Finlay Burgess
10 Callum Beckett
11 Riley Jackman
12 Ihaka Harper-Dent
13 Sam Vaert
14 Cam Woods
15 Kobe Jakeman
Impact
16 Ronnie Cook
17 Robert Prescott
18 Jack Yarker
19 Lachie Pickett
20 Jack Shaw
21 Preston Schuh
22 Morgan Baker
Waikato U-21
Hautapua Sports v Leamington
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 1pm
1 Declan Haiosi
2 Rory Blyth
3 Beau Wallis (captain)
4 Dalton Hunt
5 Max Fowler
6 Taine Williams
7 Jack Mathis
8 Kaleb Tapara
9 Ben Brown
10 Ned Collins
11 Taine Moeke
12 Johanson Tamala
13 Marae Nepia
14 Nathan Smith
15 Charlie Stewart
Impact
16 Dahntie Lewis
17 Whare Quinn
18 Jordan McCarthy
19 Troy Molia
20 Brooklyn King
21 Lewis Imire
22 Harper Bourke
Women’s Prem
Otorohanga v Hautapua Sports
Island Reserve 2, Otorohanga, 1pm
1 Leilani Dephoff
2 Nikki Harpur
3 Amy Hunter
4 Tegan O’Dwyer
5 Abby Wilson
6 Greer Garland
7 Keelah Bodle
8 Kaesha Nairn
9 Hannah Gordon
10 Hayley Church (captain)
11 Kesha Church
12 Mereana Hyde
13 Bostyn Brown
14 Anna Gallaher
15 Melina Salale
Impact
16 Daley O’Rourke
17 Elliot de Nys-Farrell
18 Rax Anderson
19 Terina Te Tamaki
20 Kaitlin Bates
21 Dellaney Mahu
Standings
Waikato Premier A
Waikato Premier B
Waikato U-21
Women’s Premiership
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