Team to play King Country on Saturday 3/9/11

The team to play King Country this weekend is as follows:
1, Conor Halangahu
2, Aaron Turnbull
3, Solomona Neru
4, Solomone Vaka
5, Leo Ngahe (Vice Captain)
6, Brandon Bryant
7, Tana Fotofili
8, Miracle Tuigamala
9, Harry Pualau
10, Nick Smith
11, Louis Taylor
12, Inga Finau
13, Chris Swain (Captain)
14, George Emosi
15, Brandon Chand

16, Falaniko Tuliau
17, Soane Matele
18, Jeremy Choat
19, Quinten Nofoaiga
20, Sami Tu'itupou
21, Misi Faiva
22, Fred Palea

Great links

there arent too many new secrets in rugby, but by just doing the basics better than the opposition will mean a greater chance of winning a game.
There are loads of good clips on the web to help you become a better player here are a few i think you should watch and learn from. But feel free to go on line and search for more info the more you learn as a young player the better you will become.

Clearing through the gate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4hr9UCobpE&feature=relmfu

Contact at the break down (however never have the same gate as the guy on the ground)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybR-F9gh-4&feature=relmfu

Tackling technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQJ39bbq2uU&feature=related

Making the tackle and turing them onto your side
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXvf5DAcUe0&feature=related

Accelerate through the contact
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3kHKGKNUM4&feature=related

Theres loads more go here to watch and learn
http://www.asics.co.uk/rugby/

2011 Auckland U18 Divisional Squad

The 2011 Auckland U18 Divisional Squad is:

Forwards:
Conor Halangahu
Soane Matele
Solomona Neru
Aaron Turnbull*
Falaniko Tuliau
Leo Ngahe - Vice Captain
Solomone Vaka
Jeremy Choat
Tana Fotofili
Brandon Bryant*
Miracle Tuigamala
Quinton Nofoaiga

Backs:
Harry Pualau*
James Faiva
Nick Smith
Inga Finau*
Fred Palea
Chris Swain - Captain
George Emosi
Louis Taylor
Sami Tu'itupou*
Brandon Chand

* denotes players returning from 2010 squad

Fitness Levels

Hey Team,
I thought that the fitness levels of a number of boys was below par. At this time of the season developing fitness is probably too late but topping them up is still viable. The campaign is short and boys will need to make an effort over the next 2-3 weeks to get the gains that are required for representative level.
Below are some good websites to assist with ideas for fitness activities.
http://www.netfit.co.uk/rugby-cornwallwen.htm
http://www.coachingtoolbox.co.nz/
Remember to have a goal, keep focused and incorporate enjoyment. Training with a buddy is also an incentive.
Hope all goes well