The 2012

Teams from the 26 Provincial Unions have to qualify to attend at the National Event in Queenstown.

Teams that were placed in the top eight, after round robin play the previous year, have automatic right of entry into the following years event. The host union (Otago) also has a right of entry.

The 2012 teams are:
Auckland
Taranaki
Counties Manukau
Bay of Plenty
North Harbour
Waikato
Hawke’s Bay
Manawatu
Wellington
Northland
Horowhenua Kapiti
Tasman
Canterbury
Southland
Mid Canterbury
Otago

2012 TEAM POOLS
A
Auckland
Manawatu
Hawke’s Bay
Mid Canterbury

B
Taranaki
Horowhenua Kapiti
Southland
Otago

C
Waikato
Counties Manukau
Northland
Wellington


D
Bay of Plenty
North Harbour
Tasman

Canterbury


REFEREES, TOUCH JUDGES & OFFICIALS

2012 Tournament Officials
The referees and Assistants will be managed by Trevor Howard (NZRU).

The following officials have been appointed:

Tournament Referees
Will Burrett North Harbour
Hamish Davies Otago
James McPhail NZRU
James Munro Canterbury
Grant Stuart Waikato
Miah Williams Thames Valley

Assistant Referees and In Goal Officials
D.Burton, S.Watt, S.Geddes, T.Gaston, R.Caig, K.Davidson, N Inwood, B Tyler, C Gurr, P Bernhardt, R.Hill, S.Ridley, J.Doleman, M.Smaill, G.Reed,
M and H Kinaston( Time Keepers)

Referee Support Team
Garratt Williamson
(NZRU Professional Referee)
Todd Pullar
(Referee Education Officer Otago)

Score Sheet/Time keeper:
Merv Kinaston

Auckland
Players:
1 Ed Cocker,
2 Joe Tupe,
3 Ben Lam,
4 Alex Samoa,
5 Lolagi Visina,
8 Nathan Hughes,
9 Iosua Timoteo,
11 Tenina Sauileoge,
7 Tom Iosefo,
12 Malakai Fekitoa,
10 Auvasa Falealii,
6 Rocky Khan

Coach: Wayne Pivac
Manager: Derek Sampson
Physio: Candice Erkkila,
William Geel

Bay of Plenty
Players:
1 Jack Wilson,
2 Marnus Hanley
3 Matt Clutterbuck,
4 Paul Tietjens
5 Lance MacDonald,
6 Whakataki Cunningham,
7 Quentin Gardiner,
8 Toby Arnold,
9 Adam McGarvey
10 Ben Paltridge,
11 Zar Lawrence
12 Ilaitia Lomani

Coach; Charles Baxter
Manager; Mark Hemingway
Physio; Damian Banks

Canterbury
Players:
1 Matt Thatcher,
3 Naibuka Tavenavo,
6 Ellery Wilson,
7 Kolio Hifo,
8 Jordan Hyland,
10 Misi Salave,
12 Veainu Telusa,
14 Mark Jackman (Captain), 16 Willie McGoon,
18 Jordan Hyland,
19 Kieren Black,
22 Renata Hakiwai

Coach: Chris Neill
Manager: Jamie Rawhiu
Trainer: Jason Tiatia
Physio: Peter Spall

Counties Manukau
Players:
1 Mark Selwyn (C),
2 Sean Reidy,
3 Sikeli Nabou,
4 Kaino Kaino
5 Ritchie Ah Chong,
6 David Bason,
7 Tyrone Lefau,
8 Maama Vaipulu
9 Bundi Aki,
10 Ahsee Tuala,
11 Rey Lee-lo,
12 Tevita Tuipolotu

Coach: Reon Graham
Assistant Coach: Joeli Vendiri
Physio: Kev McQuoid
Tech Advisor: Robbie Graham
Manager: Craig Wilcox

Hawkes Bay
Players:
1 Levi Armstrong,
2 Mathew Gordon
3 Adam Bradey (C),
4 Ihaia West,
5 Brad Nicol,
6 Gillies Kaka
7 Junior Armstrong,
8 Shannan Chase,
9 Adam Blake,
10 Isaac Paewai,
11 Michael Ruru,
12 Tivaini Fomai

Coach: Murdoch Paewai
Manager: Conrad Waitoa
Asst Manager:
Leighton Ashcroft
Trainer: Karl Bloxham Physio: Mark Nicol

Horowhenua Kapiti
Players:
2 Ashley Drake (C),
3 Robbie Paia’aua,
4 Teariki Peneha,
5 Joel Winterburn,
6 Gary Phelps,
7 Michael Tambour,
8 Sam Gibson,
9 Carter Hirini,
10 Tiakina Manga,
11 Hayden Milburn,
12 Will Mowbray,
13 Sonny Ulu Kin

Coach: Ashley Drake
Asst Coach/Manager
Brett Karipa
Asst Manager: Hayden Beissel
Physio: Jason Milburn

Manawatu
Players:
1 Shaun Curry,
2 Adrian Curry,
3 Sam Aupouri,
4 Junior Tomasi Cama,
5 Karl Bryson,
6 Willie Paieiwa,
7 Apenisa Koroi,
8 Rob Thompson,
9 Semisi Masirewa,
10 Casey Stone,
11 Mitch Crosswell,
12 Dan Smith

Coach: Paul Claridge
Manager: Mike Dravitski Trainer: Scott Pinfold
Hydrologist: Stu Ross
Masseuse: Kylie Jefferies

Mid Canterbury
Players:
2 Siola Fifita,
4 Andrew Smith,
6 Greg Spence,
7 Nick Mckain,
8 Jon Dampney,
9 Will Mckenzie,
10 Josh Colgan,
11 Mark Maitland,
12 Richard Catherwood,
13 Dwayne Burrows,
14 Ryan Williams,
15 Faaleapu Faalavaau,

Coach: Mark Cousins
Manager: Craig Dunlea
Trainer/physio:
Stephen Bishop

North Harbour
Players:
9 Luke Hamilton (C),
10 Luke Devcich,
1 Jimmy Tuivaiti,
3 Solomon King,
4 Jordan Manihera,
12 Philip Tuigamala,
22 Codey Rei,
14 Ken Pisi,
13 Jamie Tuilagi,
11 Nafi Tuitavaki,
23 Michael Little,
15 Jack McPhee

Coach: Geoff Alley
Managaer: Gavin Leonard
Trainer: Carl Gooding
Physio: Pete Matheson

Northland
Players:
15 Dan Faleafa,
13 Karitiana Vette-Welsh
10 Tane Takalua,
12 Matthew Wright
14 Jimmy Horsfold,
22 Anaru Thompson
2 Beau Dickins,
20 Vili Seveti,
11 Jone Seveti,
7 Siaosi Tuatao
9 Alesio Petelo,
21 Mateo Malupo

Otago
Players: 2 Luke Herdon,
6 Paul Grant (C),
7 Josh Clark,
8 Brad Cameron,
9 Brad Weber,
10 Joe Hill,
12 Marshall Suckling,
13 Tumua Ioane,
14 Tony Ensor
15 Buxton Popoali’i,
20 Kieran Moffat,
22 Matt Faddes

Coach: Roy Hawker
Manager: Tim Colling
Assistant Manager:
Geoff Thomson
Physio: Adam Lin

Southland
Players:
1 Bryan Milne,
2 Daniel Townsand,
3 Willie Umu,
4 Scott Eade,
5 Marty McKenzie,
6 Matt Gandy,
7 Shae Mosbey,
8 Urbain Lawerance,
9 Billy Soaper,
10 Sonny Rangitohiri,
11 Elgin O’Connell,
12 Coteo Harden

Coach: Kelly Hansen
Manager: Lou Avia

Tasman
Players:
6 Liam Squire,
7 Shane Christie
8 Willis Scott,
9 Shawn Begg
10 Mike Wells,
11 BrentonConnell,
12 Sione Holani,
13 Kieron Fonotia,
14 Mitchell Scott,
15 James Lowe,
18 Tevita Koloamatangi,
20 Trael Joass

Coach: Gary Stevens
Manager: Mike Kerrisk
Trainer: Simon Thomas

Taranaki
Players:
1 Ben Souness (C),
2 Warwick Lahmert
3 Heiden Bedwell-Curtis,
4 Kylem O’Donnell,
5 James Marshall
6 Jackson Ormond,
7 Whaimotu Craft-Chemis,
8 Waisake Naholo,
9 Riki Hoeata,
10 Seta Tamanivula,
11 Brett Goodin
1
2 Frazier Climo

Coach: Clark Laidlaw
Manager: Michael Collins Asst Coach: Willie Rickards
Trainer: Iain Cleland
Physio: Andrew Larkin

Waikato
Players:
6 Steve Ketu (C),
7 Josh Tyrell
9 Joe Webber,
10 Ryan Meacheam
11 Glen Robertson,
12 Matt Kenny
13 Mark Murray,
14 Tim Mikkelson
15 Trent Renata,
18 Luke Masirewa
19 Frank Halai,
20 Zac Hohneck
21 Josaan Levien,
22 Jono Malo

Coach: Roger Randle
Manager: David Fox
Asst Coach Waisiki Masirewa
Physio: Pip Mccracken
Fitness Trainer: Todd Barker


Wellington
Players:
1 Taleta Tupuola,
2 Tualagi Lepupa
3 Belgium Tuatagaloa,
4 Ardie Savea
5 George Tilsley,
6 Matt Proctor
7 Shahn Eru,
8 James Proctor
9 Isireli Baleitavuki,
10 Reuben Colquhoun,
11 Julian Savea
12 Marvin Karawana

Manager: Greg Waugh
Coach: EarlVa’a

Coach: Allan Bunting Physio: Glenn Ward
Trainer: Mark Bradshaw

 

So what we have is the Best of the Best competing over the weekend.