Hautapu Sports will have strong representation in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after confirmation of New Zealand-based squads.
Four Hautapu players have secured professional contracts, while two more are included in wider training groups.
Prop Ollie Norris and loose forwards Luke Jacobson and Simon Parker have been re-signed for the Gallagher Chiefs, while lock Laghlan McWhannell will again play for the Blues, in Auckland.
Lock Dylan Eti, who has played for the New Zealand U-20s, has been named as one of 12 players in the Chiefs wider training group.
Loose forward Senita Lauaki has been included in the Highlanders’ wider training group.
New Zealand-based squads for 2026
Blues
Props: Ben Ake, Flyn Yates, Jordan Lay, Joshua Fusitu’a, Marcel Renata, Ofa Tu’ungafasi
Hookers: Bradley Slater, James Mullan, Kurt Eklund
Locks: Josh Beehre, Laghlan McWhannell, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Darry, Tristyn Cook
Loose Forwards: Anton Segner, Cameron Christie, Che Clark, Dalton Papali’i, Hoskins Sotutu, Malachi Wrampling, Terrell Peita
Halfbacks: Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki
First Fives: Beauden Barrett, Rico Simpson, Stephen Perofeta
Midfield: AJ Lam, Corey Evans, James Cameron, Pita Ahki, Xavi Taele
Outside Backs: Caleb Clarke, Cody Vai, Cole Forbes, Kade Banks, Payton Spencer, Zarn Sullivan
Chiefs
Props: Benet Kumeroa, George Dyer, Jared Proffit, Ollie Norris, Reuben O’Neill, Sione Ahio
Hookers: Brodie McAlister, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Taine Kolose, Tyrone Thompson
Locks: Aisake Vakasiuola, Fiti Sa, Jayden Sa, Josh Lord, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Tupou Vaa’i
Loose Forwards: Jahrome Brown, Kaylum Boshier, Luke Jacobson, Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi
Halfbacks: Cortez Ratima, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Xavier Roe
First Fives: Damian McKenzie, Josh Jacomb, Tepaea Cook-Savage
Midfield: Daniel Rona, Kyle Brown, Lalakai Foketi, Quinn Tupaea
Outside Backs: Emoni Narawa, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Isaac Hutchinson, Kyren Taumoefolau, Leroy Carter, Liam Coombes-Fabling
Highlanders
Props: Angus Ta’avao, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Ethan de Groot, Josh Bartlett, Saula Ma’u, Sosefo Kautai
Hookers: Henry Bell, Jack Taylor, Soane Vikena
Locks: Fabian Holland, Mitch Dunshea, Tai Cribb, Tomas Lavanini, Will Stodart
Loose Forwards: Hugh Renton, Nikora Broughton, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa
Halfbacks: Adam Lennox, Dylan Pledger, Folau Fakatava
First Fives: Andrew Knewstubb, Cameron Millar, Taine Robinson
Midfield: Jake Te Hiwi, Josh Whaanga, Reesjan Pasitoa, Tanielu Tele’a, Timoci Tavatavanawai
Outside Backs: Caleb Tangitau, Finn Hurley, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Jona Nareki, Jonah Lowe, Stanley Solomon, Xavier Tito-Harris
Hurricanes
Props: Pasilio Tosi, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Siale Lauaki, Tevita Mafileo, Tyrel Lomax, Xavier Numia
Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Jacob Devery, Raymond Tuputupu, Vernon Bason
Locks: Caleb Delany, Hugo Plummer, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Tom Allen, Warner Dearns
Loose Forwards: Arese Poliko, Brad Shields, Brayden Iose, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Peter Lakai
Halfbacks: Cam Roigard, Ereatara Enari, Jordi Viljeon
First Fives: Brett Cameron, Lucas Cashmore, Harry Godfrey*, Callum Harkin
Midfield: Billy Proctor, Jone Rova, Jordie Barrett, Josh Timu, Riley Higgins, Bailyn Sullivan
Outside Backs: Fehi Fineanganofo, Josh Moorby, Kini Naholo, Ngatungane Punivai, Ruben Love
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