Junior Kiwis

{{Short description|New Zealand rugby league team}}

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| Coach = Ezra Howe

| Captain = Jordan Riki

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The Junior Kiwis side represents New Zealand in the sport of rugby league. They are commonly known as the Junior Kiwis, after the native bird of that name.

Since 2010, they are an under-20s side, with players selected from the NRL, Intrust Super Cup, Intrust Super Premiership, Jersey Flegg Cup and Hastings Deering Colts. They are administered by the New Zealand Rugby League.{{cite web |title=New Zealand Rugby League |url=https://nzrl.co.nz |website=New Zealand Rugby League |access-date=5 November 2019}}

History

Prior to 2010, the Junior Kiwis consisted of the best New Zealand players aged 18 years or younger and would represent the country against the likes of the Australian Schoolboys, the New South Wales Under 18 side and the England Under 18 side, sometimes as curtain raisers to the senior Kiwi games. Players such as Adam Blair, Thomas Leuluai, Issac Luke, Simon Mannering, Jerome Ropati, Manu Vatuvei and Sonny Bill Williams represented the Junior Kiwis early in their careers and went on to play at the senior level for New Zealand.{{cite web| url = https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/junior-kiwis-win-chase-20071014-gdrc6d.html| title = Junior Kiwis win Chase}} {{cite web| url = https://leagueunlimited.com/news/junior-kiwis-prepare-for-2006-campaign/| title = Junior Kiwis Prepare For 2006 Campaign » League Unlimited}}

In 2010, with the advent of the National Youth Competition, the Junior Kiwis was switched to an under 20s team and played in a two Test series against the Junior Kangaroos.{{cite web| url = http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/4161258/Junior-Kiwis-train-on-squad-named| title = Junior Kiwis train-on squad named {{!}} Stuff.co.nz}} From 2011 to 2018, the Junior Kiwis faced the Junior Kangaroos at the end of each season in a one-off Test match, usually as a curtain raiser to a senior level Australia-New Zealand Test match. In 2019, the side faced the Australian Schoolboys. The side reverted to an under-19 side for the fixture.

2010 series

=1st Test=

Played as a curtain raiser to the New Zealand-England Four Nations match.

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| date = 23 October 2010

| team1 = Junior Kiwis {{leagueicon|New Zealand Kiwis|16}}

| score = 16 – 24

| report = [http://nzrl.co.nz/news-archive/junior-kiwis-v-junior-kangaroos.aspx Report]

| team2 = {{leagueicon|Australia|16}} Junior Kangaroos

| points1 =Tries
Siuatonga Likiliki 1
Drury Low 1
Shaun Johnson 1
Goals
Shaun Johnson 2

| points2 =Tries
Dane Gagai 2
Michael Oldfield 1
Justin O'Neill 1
Cameron King 1
Goals
Cameron King 2

| stadium = Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand

| referee = Henry Perenara

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=2nd Test=

Played as a curtain raiser to the New Zealand-Papua New Guinea Four Nations match.

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| date = 30 October 2010

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| score = 36 – 20

| report = [http://www.leagueunlimited.com/news/show/junior-kangaroos-fall-prey-to-junior-kiwis/ Report]

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Drury Low 1
Nafe Seluini 1
Martin Taupau 1
Siuatonga Likiliki 1
Carlos Tuimavave 1
Goals
Shaun Johnson 6

| points2 =Tries
Michael Oldfield 1
Josh Jackson 1
Dane Gagai 1
Justin O'Neill 1
Goals
Cameron King 2

| stadium = Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua, New Zealand

| referee = Shane Rehm

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2011 match

Played as a curtain raiser to the Australia-New Zealand pre-Four Nations tournament match.

Both coaches agreed to allow an 18th man be used during the match.

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| score = 16 – 28

| report = [http://www.nrl.com/junior-kiwis-dominate-second-half/tabid/10874/newsid/65237/default.aspx Report]

| team2 = {{leagueicon|New Zealand Kiwis|16}} Junior Kiwis

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Dane Gagai 2
Stewart Mills 1
Kane Evans 1
Goals
Chad Townsend 2

| points2 =Tries
Sebastine Ikahihifo 2
John Palavi 1
Michael Parker-Walshe 1
Wayne Ulugia 1
Goals
Siliva Havili 3
Sio Siua Taukeiaho 1

| stadium = Ausgrid Stadium, Newcastle, Australia

| referee = Adam Gee

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|list1l={{Rls player | leagueicon=North Queensland | pos=SR | no=12 | name=Jason Taumalolo }}

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|list2d={{Rls player | leagueicon=Melbourne | pos=SR | no=17 | name=Kenneath Bromwich }}

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2012 match

Played as a curtain raiser to the Australia-New Zealand end of year Test match.

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| date = 13 October 2012

| team1 = Junior Kangaroos {{leagueicon|Australia|16}}

| score = 48 – 16

| report = [http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/junior-kangaroos-put-junior-kangaroos-to-sword-with-48-16-drubbing-in-townsville-test-curtain-raiser/story-e6frf3ou-1226495058676 Report]

| team2 = {{leagueicon|New Zealand Kiwis|16}} Junior Kiwis

| points1 =Tries
Edrick Lee 2
Jack Wighton 2
Cheyse Blair 1
Tautau Moga 1
David Klemmer 1
Mahe Fonua 1
Jack Stockwell 1
Goals
Jacob Miller 6

| points2 =Tries
Ngataua Hukatai 2
David Fusitua 1
Carlos Tuimavave 1

| stadium = Dairy Farmers Stadium, Townsville, Australia

| referee = Gavin Reynolds

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|list1j={{Rls player | leagueicon=Wests Tigers | pos=PR | no=10 | name=Sauaso Sue }}

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|list1l={{Rls player | leagueicon=Melbourne | pos=SR | no=12 | name=Tohu Harris }}

|list1m={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=LK | no=13 | name=David Bhana }}

|list2a={{Rls player | leagueicon=Canterbury | pos=SR | no=14 | name=Tupou Sopoaga }}

|list2b={{Rls player | leagueicon=Newcastle | pos=FE | no=15 | name=Api Pewhairangi }}

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2013 match

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| date = 13 October 2012

| team1 = Junior Kangaroos {{leagueicon|Australia|16}}

| score = 38 – 26

| report = [http://www.parraeels.com.au/news-display/Eels-Shine-in-Junior-Kangaroos-Victory/85887 Report]

| team2 = {{leagueicon|New Zealand Kiwis|16}} Junior Kiwis

| points1 =Tries
Patrick Mago 2
Vai Toutai 1
Junior Paulo 1
David Nofoaluma 1
Charly Runciman 1
Mitch Cornish 1
Goals
Bryce Cartwright 5

| points2 =Tries
Kurtis Rowe 2
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 2
Raymond Faitala-Mariner 1
Goals
Mason Lino 3

| stadium = WIN Jubilee Oval, Kogarah, Australia

| referee = Henry Perenara

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|list2a={{Rls player | leagueicon=Penrith | pos=PR | no=14 | name=Mitch Clark }}

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2014 match

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| date = 18 October 2014

| team1 = Junior Kiwis {{leagueicon|New Zealand Kiwis|16}}

| score = 15 – 14

| report = [http://www.nrl.com/kiwi-kids-cause-kangaroos-upset/tabid/10874/newsid/82587/default.aspx?cid=NRL_HP_Hero Report]

| team2 = {{leagueicon|Australia|16}} Junior Kangaroos

| points1 =Tries
Sam Manuleleua 1
Kodi Nikorima 1
Chance Peni 1
Goals
Zach Dockar-Clay 1
Field Goals
Te Maire Martin 1

| points2 =Tries
Valentine Holmes 2
Jake Mamo 1
Goals
Clinton Gutherson 1

| stadium = Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand

| referee = Shane Rehm

}}

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2015 match

Played as a curtain raiser to the Papua New Guinea-Fiji Melanesian Cup match and the Samoa-Tonga Polynesian Cup match.

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| date = 2 May 2015

| team1 = Junior Kangaroos {{leagueicon|Australia|16}}

| score = 22 – 20

| report = [http://www.nrl.com/junior-roos-hold-on-in-thriller/tabid/10874/newsid/85888/default.aspx Report]

| team2 = {{leagueicon|New Zealand Kiwis|16}} Junior Kiwis

| points1 =Tries
Valentine Holmes 1
Robert Jennings 1
Brenko Lee 1
Tepai Moeroa 1
Goals
Jackson Hastings 2
Valentine Holmes 1

| points2 =Tries
Watson Heleta 1
Joseph Manu 1
Te Maire Martin 1
Tony Tumusa 1
Goals
Zach Dockar-Clay 2

| stadium = Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast, Australia

| referee = Grant Atkins

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2016 match

Played as a curtain raiser to the Papua New Guinea-Fiji Melanesian Cup match and the Samoa-Tonga Polynesian Cup match.

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| date = 7 May 2016

| team1 = Junior Kangaroos {{leagueicon|Australia|16}}

| score = 34 – 20

| report = [http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2016/05/07/junior_kangaroos_too.html Report]

| team2 = {{leagueicon|New Zealand Kiwis|16}} Junior Kiwis

| points1 = Tries
Nathan Cleary 1
JJ Felise 1
Robert Jennings 1
Brian Kelly 1
Curtis Scott 1
Connor Watson 1
Goals
Nathan Cleary 5

| points2 = Tries
Mafoa'aeata Hingano 2
Siosifa Talakai 1
Ken Tofilau 1
Goals
Jamayne Isaako 2

| stadium = Pirtek Stadium, Parramatta, Australia

| referee = David Munro

}}

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|list1e={{Rls player | leagueicon=Newcastle | pos=WG | no= 5 | name=Ken Tofilau }}

|list1f={{Rls player | leagueicon=Brisbane | pos=FE | no= 6 | name=Jamayne Isaako }}

|list1g={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors| pos=HB | no= 7 | name=Mafoa'aeata Hingano | captain=y}}

|list1h={{Rls player | leagueicon=Sydney Roosters| pos=PR | no= 8 | name=Poasa Faamausili}}

|list1i={{Rls player | leagueicon=North Queensland| pos=HK | no= 9 | name=Brandon Smith}}

|list1j={{Rls player | leagueicon=Penrith | pos=PR | no=10 | name=Cowen Epere}}

|list1k={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=SR | no=11 | name=Marata Niukore}}

|list1l={{Rls player | leagueicon=Wests Tigers | pos=SR | no=12 | name=Esan Marsters }}

|list1m={{Rls player | leagueicon=Parramatta | pos=LK | no=13 | name=Tom Amone }}

|list2a={{Rls player | leagueicon=South Sydney | pos=CE | no=14 | name=Siosifa Talakai}}

|list2b={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=HK | no=15 | name=Nathaniel Roache }}

|list2c={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=PR | no=16 | name=Isaiah Papali'i }}

|list2d={{Rls player | leagueicon=Gold Coast Titans | pos=PR | no=17 | name=Kurt Bernard }}

|

|coach=Kelvin Wright

}}

2017 match

Played as a curtain raiser to the 2017 Anzac Test.

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| date = 6 May 2017

| team1 = Junior Kangaroos {{leagueicon|Australia|16}}

| score = 46 – 22

| report = [http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/junior-kangaroos-thrash-junior-kiwis-at-gio-stadium/news-story/8be11284942efa3685fad735609daf1f]

| team2 = {{leagueicon|New Zealand Kiwis|16}} Junior Kiwis

| points1 = Tries
Tyronne Roberts-Davis 2
Reece Robson 2
Corey Allan 1
Jai Field 1
Victor Radley 1
Jaydn Su'A 1

Goals
Jai Field 5

| points2 = Tries
1 Dane Aukafolau
1 Jarome Luai
1 Steven Marsters
1 Briton Nikora



Goals
3 Patrick Herbert

| stadium = GIO Stadium, Canberra, Australia

| referee = Phil Henderson

}}

{{Rls

|squadname=Junior Kiwis

|BC1=black

|FC1=white

|BC2=white

|FC2=black

|source=[http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2017/04/30/talakai_named_in_jun.html]

|date=4 May 2017

|column1_title=2017 team

|list1a={{Rls player | leagueicon=St George Illawarra | pos=FB | no= 1 | name=Steven Marsters }}

|list1b={{Rls player | leagueicon=Parramatta | pos=WG | no= 2 | name=Greg Marzhew }}

|list1c={{Rls player | leagueicon=Canterbury | pos=CE | no= 3 | name=Reimis Smith }}

|list1d={{Rls player | leagueicon=Parramatta | pos=CE | no= 4 | name=Dane Aukafolau }}

|list1e={{Rls player | leagueicon=St George Illawarra | pos=WG | no= 5 | name=Patrick Herbert }}

|list1f={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=FE | no= 6 | name=Chanel Harris-Tavita }}

|list1g={{Rls player | leagueicon=Penrith | pos=HB | no= 7 | name=Jarome Luai |captain=y }}

|list1h={{Rls player | leagueicon=North Queensland | pos=PR | no= 8 | name=Emry Pere }}

|list1i={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=HK | no= 9 | name=Erin Clark }}

|list1j={{Rls player | leagueicon=Canberra | pos=PR | no=10 | name=Fabien Paletua-Kiri }}

|list1k={{Rls player | leagueicon=Cronulla | pos=SR | no=11 | name=Briton Nikora }}

|list1l={{Rls player | leagueicon=South Sydney | pos=SR | no=12 | name=Siosifa Talakai }}

|list1m={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=LK | no=13 | name=Isaiah Papali'i }}

|list2a={{Rls player | leagueicon=Manly | pos=HK | no=14 | name=Manase Fainu }}

|list2b={{Rls player | leagueicon=Gold Coast Titans | pos=PR | no=15 | name=Moeaki Fotuaika }}

|list2c={{Rls player | leagueicon=North Queensland | pos=PR | no=16 | name=Kaleb Fuimaono }}

|list2d={{Rls player | leagueicon=Sydney Roosters | pos=SR | no=17 | name=Sitili Tupouniua}}

|

|coach=Nathan Cayless

}}

2018 match

Played as a curtain raiser to the Australia-New Zealand end of year Test match.

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| date = 13 October 2018

| team1 = Junior Kiwis {{leagueicon|New Zealand Kiwis|16}}

| score = 24 – 40

| report = [https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/10/13/junior-kangaroos-defeat-new-zealand-despite-incredible-try/ Report]

| team2 = {{leagueicon|Australia|16}} Junior Kangaroos

| points1 =Tries
Jackson Ferris 1
Steven Marsters 1
Sean Mullany 1
Isaiah Papali'i 1
Joseph Vuna 1
Goals
Chanel Harris-Tavita 2/5

| points2 =Tries
2 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
2 Enari Tuala
1 Corey Allan
1 Tom Flegler
1 Louis Geraghty
Goals
6/7 Zac Lomax

| stadium = Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand

| referee = Chris McMillan

}}

{{Rls

|squadname=Junior Kiwis

|BC1=black

|FC1=white

|BC2=white

|FC2=black

|source=[http://nzrl.co.nz/junior-kiwis-team-named-for-trans-tasman-clash/ NZRL]

|date=10 October 2018

|column1_title=2018 team

|list1a={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=FB | no= 1 | name=Hayze Perham }}

|list1b={{Rls player | leagueicon=St George Illawarra | pos=WG | no= 2 | name=Steven Marsters }}

|list1c={{Rls player | leagueicon=Canterbury | pos=CE | no= 3 | name=Morgan Harper }}

|list1d={{Rls player | leagueicon=Cronulla | pos=CE | no= 4 | name=Jackson Ferris }}

|list1e={{Rls player | leagueicon=South Sydney | pos=WG | no= 5 | name=Mawene Hiroti }}

|list1f={{Rls player | leagueicon=Penrith | pos=FE | no= 6 | name=Dean Blore}}

|list1g={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=HB | no= 7 | name=Chanel Harris-Tavita }}

|list1h={{Rls player | leagueicon=North Queensland | pos=PR | no= 8 | name=Emry Pere }}

|list1i={{Rls player | leagueicon=North Queensland | pos=HK | no= 9 | name=Sean Mullany }}

|list1j={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=PR | no=10 | name=Tom Ale }}

|list1k={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=SR | no=11 | name=Isaiah Papali'i |captain=y }}

|list1l={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=SR | no=12 | name=Joseph Vuna }}

|list1m={{Rls player | leagueicon=Melbourne | pos=LK | no=13 | name=Kelma Tuilagi }}

|list2a={{Rls player | leagueicon=Canberra | pos=FE | no=14 | name=Paul Roache }}

|list2b={{Rls player | leagueicon=North Queensland | pos=PR | no=15 | name=Peter Hola }}

|list2c={{Rls player | leagueicon=South Sydney Rabbitohs | pos=SR | no=16 | name=Lucky Ta'avale }}

|list2d={{Rls player | leagueicon=Brisbane | pos=SR | no=17 | name=Jordan Riki }}

|

|coach=Ezra Howe

}}

2019 match

Played as a curtain raiser to the 2019 Queensland Cup Grand Final.

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| bg = #eeeeee

| date = 29 September 2019

| team1 = Australian Schoolboys {{leagueicon|Australia|16}}

| score = 36 – 20

| report = [https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/29/walker-and-howarth-shine-in-australian-schoolboys-big-win/ Report]

| team2 = {{leagueicon|New Zealand Kiwis|16}} Junior Kiwis

| points1 =Tries
Max Feagai 1
Jack Howarth 1
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 1
Jackson Topine 1
Sam Walker 1
Reece Walsh 1

Goals
Reece Walsh 6/6

| points2 =Tries
2 Starford To'a
1 Kayal Iro
1 Selestino Ravutaumada




Goals
2/4 Sione Moala

| stadium = Dolphin Stadium, Redcliffe, Australia

| referee = Wyatt Raymond

}}

{{Rls

|squadname=Junior Kiwis

|BC1=black

|FC1=white

|BC2=white

|FC2=black

|source=[https://nzrl.co.nz/junior-kiwis-u19s-named/ NZRL]

|date=29 September 2019

|column1_title=2019 team

|list1a={{Rls player | leagueicon=Newcastle | pos=FB | no= 1 | name=Starford To'a }}

|list1b={{Rls player | leagueicon=Sydney Roosters | pos=WG | no= 2 | name=Asu Kepaoa }}

|list1c={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=CE | no= 3 | name=Kayal Iro }}

|list1d={{Rls player | leagueicon=Cronulla | pos=CE | no= 4 | name=Vito Tevaga }}

|list1e={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=WG | no= 5 | name=Selestino Ravutaumada }}

|list1f={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=FE | no= 6 | name=Paul Turner }}

|list1g={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=HB | no= 7 | name=Sione Moala }}

|list1h={{Rls player | leagueicon=Parramatta | pos=PR | no= 8 | name=Etuale Lui }}

|list1i={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=HK | no= 9 | name=Tyler Slade }}

|list1j={{Rls player | leagueicon=North Queensland | pos=PR | no=10 | name=Griffin Neame }}

|list1k={{Rls player | leagueicon=Sydney Roosters | pos=SR | no=11 | name=Christian Tuipulotu }}

|list1l={{Rls player | leagueicon=Parramatta | pos=SR | no=12 | name=Charbel Tasipale }}

|list1m={{Rls player | leagueicon=Brisbane | pos=LK | no=13 | name=Jordan Riki |captain=y }}

|list2a={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=HK | no=14 | name=Temple Kalepo }}

|list2b={{Rls player | leagueicon=Newcastle | pos=PR | no=15 | name=Daniel Ticehurst }}

|list2c={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=LK | no=16 | name=Isaiah Vagana }}

|list2d={{Rls player | leagueicon=New Zealand Warriors | pos=PR | no=17 | name=Junior Pua }}

|

|coach=Ezra Howe

}}

Players

{{see also|Category:Junior Kiwis players}}

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Coaches

See also

References