SEVEN NEWCOMERS IN KIWI SQUAD FOR FOUR NATIONS - OCTOBER 05, 2009
(from nzrl.co.nz)
Coach Stephen Kearney said the 2013 World Cup was a key factor in the selectors’ decision to choose first-time Kiwis Kieran Foran (Manly), Bryson Goodwin (Bulldogs), Kevin Locke (Warriors), Ben Matulino (Warriors), Frank-Paul Nuuausala (Sydney Roosters), Junior Sau (Newcastle) and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Manly).
“It’s hugely exciting to be able to pick so many young players who have so much potential to play a big part in the Kiwis’ future,” said Kearney.
“They’ve all made a real impact in the NRL this year with all but one of them having had a taste of finals football either this season or last season.
Here are some pics to put in your memory's...
Keiran Foran
Auckland-born Stand-off halfback Foran (19) scored six tries in nine NRL appearances for the Sea Eagles this year.
Kevin Locke
Kevin Locke (20) played 12 times on the wing by the Warriors and had an awesoem season picking up the odd loosie, and setting up the boys for a coupla good tries.
Bryson Goodwin
Australia-born Goodwin, 23, is one of three sons of St George legend and former Kangaroo Ted Goodwin, who have all played NRL.
After nine matches with Cronulla, Goodwin scored 20 tries in 24 outings in his first season with the Bulldogs to be one of the competition's leading tryscorers.
He has previously represented New Zealand Maori.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Total good cunt, the Manly second-rower is an imposing 1.90m and 110kg and his trademark on the field is his aggression.
Last year he was involved with helping to build orphanages in the war-ravaged African nation of Rwanda.
(from nzrl.co.nz)
Coach Stephen Kearney said the 2013 World Cup was a key factor in the selectors’ decision to choose first-time Kiwis Kieran Foran (Manly), Bryson Goodwin (Bulldogs), Kevin Locke (Warriors), Ben Matulino (Warriors), Frank-Paul Nuuausala (Sydney Roosters), Junior Sau (Newcastle) and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Manly).
“It’s hugely exciting to be able to pick so many young players who have so much potential to play a big part in the Kiwis’ future,” said Kearney.
“They’ve all made a real impact in the NRL this year with all but one of them having had a taste of finals football either this season or last season.
Here are some pics to put in your memory's...
Keiran Foran
Auckland-born Stand-off halfback Foran (19) scored six tries in nine NRL appearances for the Sea Eagles this year.
Kevin Locke
Kevin Locke (20) played 12 times on the wing by the Warriors and had an awesoem season picking up the odd loosie, and setting up the boys for a coupla good tries.
Bryson Goodwin
Australia-born Goodwin, 23, is one of three sons of St George legend and former Kangaroo Ted Goodwin, who have all played NRL.
After nine matches with Cronulla, Goodwin scored 20 tries in 24 outings in his first season with the Bulldogs to be one of the competition's leading tryscorers.
He has previously represented New Zealand Maori.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Total good cunt, the Manly second-rower is an imposing 1.90m and 110kg and his trademark on the field is his aggression.
Last year he was involved with helping to build orphanages in the war-ravaged African nation of Rwanda.
Ben Matulino
Exciting prospect signed out of Wellington. The big back rower made an immediate impression with the Vodafone Junior Warriors in the inaugural National Youth Competition in 2008. Made such an impact he was promoted to NRL football midway through the season, going on to appear in each of the Vodafone Warriors' last 15 matches of the season. Culminated in himbeing named the club's Young NRL Player of the Year, being named in the NYC's overall team of the year and being named in New Zealand's train-on squad for the 2008 Rugby League World
Cup.Educated at St Bernard's College (Wellington).
Frank-Paul Nuuausala
A big back-rower with plenty of natural ability. Nuuausala is currently playing first grade for the Roosters after a stellar career in the junior ranks, he is tipped for a big future.
Junior Sau
Line-busting forward at the Knights.
In 2009 Sau was praised for coming to the aid of a 15 year old girl who was being assaulted in Waratah
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