Mangere College 2020 Magazine

1 ST XV BOYS RUGBY
Perhaps the best way to
describe this season is
that it was an amazing
journey that took a group
of unlinked individuals
and led them from a
state of uncertainty
about what lay ahead
to one of self-belief,
increasing confidence
and eventual success.
The first steps in this journey were
made with the appointment
of new coaches Bond Tagaloa
and Sam (Oto) Tuia. Their
experience coaching school and
representative teams had an
immediate effect on the group,
starting out small and gradually
growing into a formidable team.
Together with the support of
team manager, Kiri Leniu and the
sponsorship of the Leniu family,
things were ripe to challenge and
win the Auckland Schools Rugby
1C competition and compete for
promotion to 1B in 2021. … And
then COVID-19 struck and put a
hold on everything!
Upon return from lockdown, we
restarted preparations for the
2020 promotion-relegation game
with Avondale. These included
early morning fitness sessions,
afternoon team trainings and
practices.
3rd row – Kaisa Faamausili, Malachi Karika-Lole, Folau Tongotongo, Mathew Aimasi,
Harold Fuimaono.
2nd row – Jeremiah Falanaipupu, Sweetie Neria, Sanele Ioane, Lee Toluono, Mathew
Tonga.
1st Row – Joe Saina, Vai Havea, Blessing Talapa, Nathan Taufahema, Daniel Esera,
Gideon Faiane, Cezanne Ratumu-Wharton.
Absent – Tevita Aleluia, John Bureta, Patalione Filipine, Kalavite Fukofuka, Isaako
Isaako, AJ Maselino, Faamanu Sanerivi, Jeffrey Taulanga, LB Tuaeu, Talia Vete, Ceasor
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