The WRFU Development is captained by hooker Motu Matu’u and features an exciting blend of youth and experience. Six members of the side took the field for the Vodafone Wellington Lions in last year’s ITM Cup, whilst several other players have international experience at schools and age grade level.
The team is (24 players selected):
1. Reg Goodes
2. Motu Matu’u
3. Solomona Sakalia
4. Api Naikatini
5. Joe Latta
6. Brad Shields
7. Greg Lealofi
8. Andrew McWirter
9. Frae Wilson
10. Hayden Cripps
11. Leka Tupuola
12. Jeremy Te Huia
13. Athum Masun
14. George Tilsey
15. Thomasi Alosio
Reserves
16. Dylan Johnson
17. Eric Sione
18. Christian Lloyd
19. Dean Brunsdon
20. Kayne Hammington
21. Tau Mamea
22. Michael Lealava’a
23. Jeff Allen
24. Taiso Silafai