Walker-Leawere in NZ u20 squad for Oceania tourney – Gisborne Herald

FORMER Gisborne Boys High first 15 captain Isaia Walker-Leawere has been named in the New Zealand squad for the Oceania under-20 tournament.

The 1.97-metre, 122-kilogram lock, who grew up in Ruatoria, is part of a 31-strong squad named this week for the Gold Coast-hosted tournament from April 28 to May 6.

Ngati Porou-connected Kemara Hauiti-Parapara (Wellington) is among the 14 backs named in the squad coached by Craig Philpott.

New Zealand will play Fiji, Samoa and Australia at the round-robin tournament at Bond University.

While certain players such as Hurricanes back Jordie Barrett are unavailable due to Super Rugby commitments, Philpott is pleased with the squads depth.

The tournament is a build-up to the u20 world championship in Georgia in May-June.

FORMER Gisborne Boys High first 15 captain Isaia Walker-Leawere has been named in the New Zealand squad for the Oceania under-20 tournament.

The 1.97-metre, 122-kilogram lock, who grew up in Ruatoria, is part of a 31-strong squad named this week for the Gold Coast-hosted tournament from April 28 to May 6.

Ngati Porou-connected Kemara Hauiti-Parapara (Wellington) is among the 14 backs named in the squad coached by Craig Philpott.

New Zealand will play Fiji, Samoa and Australia at the round-robin tournament at Bond University.

While certain players such as Hurricanes back Jordie Barrett are unavailable due to Super Rugby commitments, Philpott is pleased with the squads depth.

The tournament is a build-up to the u20 world championship in Georgia in May-June.

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