Pasifika Schools and Māori Schools have named their squads to compete for their inaugural match-up in Auckland this month.
The teams will play three T20 matches over January 24 and 25 in what is designed to be celebration of culture and cricket.
Pasifika Schools Manager, Garry Wood, said the squads, comprised of Auckland-based players of Pasifika descent, contained talented players who are beginning to make their mark in Auckland Cricket age-group teams.
“Our players are motivated to do well and are ready to showcase Pasifika cricket to the wider community.
“They have been busy playing within Auckland representative sides, and I’m sure they will be up for the challenge.” said Wood.
The inaugural Pasifika teams boast impressive sporting pedigree throughout.
Solomon Nash, a batting all-rounder from St Paul’s College (Auckland) has not got to look far for sporting inspiration.
Solomon’s father, Dion Nash, played over 100 matches for the BLACKCAPS as a lively fast bowler.
His mother, Bernice Mene, represented the Silver Ferns for 10 years, playing 78 tests and was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to netball.
Oscar Su'a, son of Samoan-born Test Cricketer, Murphy Su'a, will also take the field for Pasifika Schools.
The schoolgirls side is highlighted by Francesca-Eti Tonu'u (Mount Albert Grammar), a talented young wicketkeeper and a handy lower order bat.
Francesca-Eti is the daughter of the multi-talented Ofisa Tonu’u - a former All Blacks player and member of the Samoan men’s national cricket team.
The Māori Schools have also named strong squads, with Major Association age-group representatives scattered throughout.
Wellington U19 representative, Lachie Bailey, will represent Māori Schoolboys for a third time, and will be a key player with both bat and ball.
Auckland U19 all-rounder, Josh Olliver, impressed for Auckland Māori earlier in the year, and is another player with a bright future.
Kiri and Dayle Anderson, Ella Gibson, Anika Todd, and Jess Smith all return for the Māori Schoolgirls, and will be important players with both bat and ball.
Another returning player, Estella Wallace, was impressive with the bat for Christchurch Girls’ at the recent Gillette Venus Cup - another young player with plenty of talent.
NZC welcome whānau and friends to the “Whānau Fun Day” - Tuesday 24th January (11:30am), where fun games, giveaways, free ice blocks and a sausage sizzle will be available.
All matches will be live scored on nzc.nz as well as PlayHQ.
Find full squads & a draw, below.
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PASIFIKA SECONDARY SCHOOLBOYS |
PASIFIKA SECONDARY SCHOOLGIRLS |
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1. Kaden Cossill Niuean / Māori / Pakeha 2. Nelio Mateo Cook Islands 3. Joshua McNaughton European/Samoan 4. Nathan McNaughton European/Samoan 5. Noah Mead Samoan/Cook Island 6. Solomon Nash Samoan 7. Mataora Loti Rapana Cook Islands 8. Luka Rakuraku Cook Islands 9. Oscar Su'a Samoan 10. Austin Sood Tongan/Indian 11. Enoka Sului Samoan 12. Justus Telea Samoan 13. Shawn Vaetoru Cook Islands 14. MJ Williams Cook Islands |
1. Luella Bracey Samoan/Pakeha 2. Suapeli Fakatava Tongan 3. Heitonga Fakatava Tongan 4. Zamera Ikiua Cook Islands/Tongan 5. Kamayani Jolly Tongan-Indian 6. Gisele Naidu Fijian-Indian 7. Sophia Samuels Cook Islands/Māori 8. Ane Tetawa Cook Islands 9. Angeti Tetawa Cook Islands 10. Francesca-Eti Tonu'u Samoan 11. Sonnia Vaia Tongan/Cook Islands 12. Esther Williams Cook Islands 13. Neena Woollaston Fijian-Indian
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Coach: Saumani Tiai Manager: Garry Wood |
Coach: Carol Agafili Manager: Garry Wood |
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MĀORI SECONDARY SCHOOLBOYS |
MĀORI SECONDARY SCHOOLGIRLS |
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1. Lachie Bailey Ngāti Kuia 2. Kaiarahi Brunning Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga 3. Toby Clemett Ngāti Raukawa 4. Haydon Danford Ngāpuhi 5. Fraser Farrell Ngāpuhi 6. Oram Gutsell Ngāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi 7. Reece Holmes Ngāpuhi 8. Marco Muollo Ngāi Tahu 9. Joshua Olliver Te Āti Awa 10. Samuel Payne Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa 11. Jerome Robinson Ngāti Raukawa 12. Rory Sloan Ngāti Maniapoto |
1. Dayle Anderson Tainui 2. Kiri Anderson Tainui 3. Elle Archer Tainui Ngāti Māhanga 4. Kate Craig Ngāti Pikiao 5. Mollie Drumm Ngāti Porou 6. Ella Gibson Tūhoe, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Ngāti Porou 7. Kaitlyn Halliday Ngāruahine 8. Holly Lightbourne Te Aupōuri, Te Rarawa 9. Macy Lyford* Ngāti Kahungunu 10. Jess Smith Ngāpuhi, Tainui 11. Anika Tauwhare Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Ngāi Tahu 12. Anika Todd Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara 13. Estella Wallace Ngāi Tahu
*Unavailable due to injury. |
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Coach: Mike Tillett Asst: Michael Rameka, Keith Vincent |
Coach: Tanya Morrison Asst: Kerry Tomlinson, Justine Dunce |
DRAW:
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T20 Matchday 1: January 24th, Shore Rd Reserve (Parnell CC) |
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Pasifika Secondary Schoolgirls v NZ Māori Schoolgirls |
Shore Rd Domain, 10:30am |
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Pasifika Secondary Schoolboys v NZ Māori Schoolboys |
Shore Rd Domain, 2:30pm |
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T20 Matchday 2: January 25th, Shore Rd Reserve (Parnell CC) & Ōrākei Domain |
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Pasifika Secondary Schoolgirls v NZ Māori Schoolgirls |
Ōrākei Domain, 10:30am |
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Pasifika Secondary Schoolgirls v NZ Māori Schoolgirls |
Ōrākei Domain, 2:30pm |
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Pasifika Secondary Schoolboys v NZ Māori Schoolboys |
Shore Rd Domain, 10:30am |
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Pasifika Secondary Schoolboys v NZ Māori Schoolboys |
Shore Rd Domain, 2:30pm |
