The Highlanders have officially unveiled their 27-man John Jones Steel Under 20’s team set to compete in the annual Super Rugby U20s tournament in Taupō.
2025 John Jones Steel Highlanders U20 Squad
Props: Jayton Fisher, Thomas Jennings, Tasman Soanai-Oeti, Couper Killick, Ethan Webber
Hookers: Shaun Kempton, Tom Martin
Locks: Josh Tengblad (vc) , Christian MacEwan, Lachlan Stevens, Finlay Mather
Loosies: Tom Devery, Gregor Rutledge, Matt Brock, Justin Shaw, Louis Lepionka
Halfbacks: Dylan Pledger (C), Oliver Thode
First-Fives : Mika Muliaina, Wyndham Patuawa
Midfield: Tayne Harvey, Riley Lucas, Sam Mustchin
Outsides: Kyan Rangitutia, Josh Augustine, Liam Barron, Wiremu Brailey
Team Announcement News Article
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Head Coach | Scott Eade |
Assistant Coach | Ash Barron |
Assistant Coach | Dayna Cunningham |
Assistant Coach | Marty McKenzie |
Manager | Hugh Tait |
Assistant Manager | Siale Tunoka |
S&C Coach | Marik Boukehil |
Physiotherapist | Emily Oldham |
Performance Analyst | Isikeli Vite |
Campaign Manager | Greg O'Brien |