January 24, 2023
Māori and Pasifika Schools name squads for inaugural matches
Māori and Pasifika Schools name squads for inaugural matches
Pasifika Schools and Māori Schools have named their squads to compete for their inaugural match-up in Auckland
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.
MĀORI SECONDARY SCHOOLBOYS MĀORI SECONDARY SCHOOLGIRLS 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.
Coach: Mike Tillett Asst: Michael Rameka, Keith Vincent
Coach: Tanya Morrison Asst: Kerry Tomlinson, Justine Dunce
PASIFIKA SECONDARY SCHOOLBOYS PASIFIKA SECONDARY SCHOOLGIRLS 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 Sud
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
Coach: Garry Wood Coach: Garry Wood
DRAW:
T20 Matchday 1: January 24th, Shore Rd Reserve (Parnell CC)
Pasifika Secondary Schoolgirls v NZ Māori Schoolgirls
Shore Rd Domain, 10:30am
Pasifika Secondary Schoolboys v NZ Māori Schoolboys
Shore Rd Domain, 2:30pm
T20 Matchday 2: January 25th, Shore Rd Reserve (Parnell CC) & Ōrākei Domain
Pasifika Secondary Schoolgirls v NZ Māori Schoolgirls
Ōrākei Domain, 10:30am
Pasifika Secondary Schoolgirls v NZ Māori Schoolgirls
Ōrākei Domain, 2:30pm
Pasifika Secondary Schoolboys v NZ Māori Schoolboys
Shore Rd Domain, 10:30am
Pasifika Secondary Schoolboys v NZ Māori Schoolboys
Shore Rd Domain, 2:30pm