Year 12 student of St Paul’s Collegiate School, Samisoni Taukei'aho, was selected as a hooker for the New Zealand Barbarian Schools team this year – edging him closer to his dream of playing for the All Blacks.
New Zealand Barbarians Coach Darren Larsen said the standard of talent in his side this year demonstrated the depth of talent in college rugby.
“We are looking at a pool of talent that is likely to produce our future Super Rugby players and All Blacks – and that’s exciting. We are in for some exciting rugby.”
Samisoni was one of only two players from the Waikato who were chosen to represent the Barbarians. Jahrome Brown, a loose forward from Hamilton Boys High, was also selected.
