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12 Tuesday May 15 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi More girls needed for new under-16 grade • By Zahra Shahtahmasebi CHRISTCHURCH’S new under-16 girls rugby grade has only just enough players to field three teams for a 10-a-side competition. The grade, which was set up after the Canterbury Rugby Football Union ruled last year that girls must be 16-years-old to play in the women’s competition, needs a dramatic increase in numbers to be able to offer a 15-a-side competition. CRFU chief executive Nathan Godfrey said the grade aimed to support the growth of women’s rugby by creating a safe and inclusive environment for girls to have fun. But under-16s grade manager Tamara Toaolamai said the CRFU was paying lip-service to the idea, as not a lot of thought has been put into the development of the grade. She said the CRFU had put the responsibility for recruiting more players on parents and coaches like Toaolamai. “I’m a teacher and a mum of four – I don’t have the time to go around and promote a grade, and it’s actually not my job.” A new women’s and school girls’ Tamara and Naia Toaolamai-Holden rugby development officer has been appointed by the CRFU, but it is unclear if they have had any active involvement with promoting the grade. Toaolamai’s daughter and High School Old Boys’ top try scorer from last season Naia Toaolamai- Holden, 15, has been forced to watch her former team from the side-line following the CRFU’s new age rule. She said the women’s grade had been a great environment for her as it provided opportunities to learn from experienced players like former Black Fern Amiria Rule. She is one of the oldest and most experienced players in the new under-16s grade. Burnside women’s assistant coach Claude Smith said the grade needed to be focused on providing quality competition, resources and supportive coaches to help grow the game for both experienced and new players. Ash Brett, 14, has played rugby for 10 years, and was disappointed to be missing out on the chance to develop her game in the women’s grade. “I don’t think age matters as much as experience does – if you have played rugby for a number of years at a high standard, age shouldn’t matter.” US cricket team lures opener SPORTS • By Jacob Page DAVID WAKEFIELD grew up wanting to play cricket for Canterbury but now has the chance to push for playing time with his place of birth, the United States. The 23-year-old Old Boys Collegians opener was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, before his family returned to live in Christchurch when he was a toddler. The past two seasons he has been the second top run-scorer in Christchurch club cricket and cracked the Canterbury A team where he made 90 on debut against Auckland A. Last week, the former Christchurch Boys’ High School standout travelled to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to try to make the US team. Wakefield said his rapid form progression could be put down to him “backing himself” and enhancing his skills with overseas stints in Adelaide and Hampshire, United Kingdom, over the past three or four seasons. Wakefield worked on his technique while at the Darren Lehmann Academy in Adelaide. “Over there made me work RUN MACHINE: David Wakefield is keeping his dream of playing cricket for Canterbury alive while also chasing a national call-up for the United States team. on my technique and value my wicket. Conditions are very batter-friendly and it made me work on my pre-ball routines and the process that goes into scoring runs.” Wakefield said playing in the Southern Premier League in Hampshire saw him play against a high standard of players, including Australian international Travis Head and fellow Cantabrian Logan van Beek. He said juggling the desire to one day play for Canterbury with the new opportunity to play for the US would be something he continued to ponder. “I’ve grown up all my life Serviced apartment, resthome and hospital open afternoon NOR’WEST NEWS wanting to play for Canterbury but this opportunity is very exciting.” Wakefield scored two half centuries in three selection games for the team last week. A 30-man squad will be named for a June training camp in Houston. Wakefield said the prospect of playing in the US team in the West Indies domestic competition is appealing, plus playing for promotion from the ICC tier three championship to tier two is enticing. For now he has to juggle his cricket ambitions with his law and commerce degree. Wednesday 23 May, 1.30pm – 4.00pm We are delighted to offer you, your friends and family an opportunity for a special tour of our serviced apartments, resthome and hospital. Come along to our information presentation at 2pm to find out more about the care options, fees and subsidies. For more information phone Anna or Marie on 352 5140 95 Grants Road, Papanui 8231
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