UNDER 14: The Silks Audit Whanganui U14 Boys squad was chosen for the Heartland Development camp this week. It was: Haizley Koro, Declan Joines (Whanganui High); Te Anga Bell-Falulasser, Izhik Pui, David Hagley, LJ Vati (Ruapehu, Kokohuia); Tati Tattersall-Taitumu, Aroonratch (Tiger) Poka, Reihana Hemi, Zekaia Koro (City College); Orisi Terei, Connor Burberry, Kymahni Vakuruivalu, Nikora Herewini (Cullinane College); Kray Maata (Taihape Area); Cruz Malo, Charlie Devane, Isaac Ashworth, Jonas Pa’a, Kupa Gardner, Wade Kui, Mika Ioasa, Neko McDougall (Whanganui Collegiate). Coach: Tafai Ioasa; Assistant: Rohan Kui; Manager: Matt Pa’a.

WOMEN: A large number of local and expat Whanganui women have been chosen for teams in the neighbouring Farah Palmer Cup provinces. The Taranaki Whio includes Tangini Latu, Hayley Gabriel, Mia Maraku and Paris Munro. The Manawatu Cyclones have Lavenia Nauga-Grey, Sosoli Talawadua, Taylah Barrett, Hollyrae Mete, Anahera Hamahona and squad intern Keira Mete. The Manawatu Wahine Development team also includes Keira Mete, along with Kara Adrole and Brooklyn Walker.