In The Beginning

Welcome to the blog of the New Zealand Universities Under 21 Rugby Tour of the United States from 30 December 2009 to 12 January 2010.

TOURING PARTY:

PROPS
Mitchell GRAHAM - Canterbury University
Andrew HILL - Massey University
Junior MANASE - Auckland University
Matthew MARTIN - Napier Pirates

HOOKERS
Henry YORTT - Canterbury University
Richard TAYLOR - Lincoln University

LOCKS
Sam KILGOUR - Old Boys-University
Ben KOCH - Massey University

LOOSE FORWARDS
Peter BUTTERWORTH - Otago University
Andrew McWHIRTER - Old Boys-University
Sam MILLER - Marist North Harbour
Brendon O’CONNOR - Canterbury University
Willie TUIKOLOVATU - Auckland University
Sione TAUFA - Waikato University

HALFBACKS
Nick ANNEAR - Canterbury University
Michael RURU - Napier Pirates

INSIDE BACKS
Nikolas DOW - Lincoln University
Sam HALL - Otago University
Guy SCKWIKKARD - Otago University
Alexander TUALA - Auckland University

OUTSIDE BACKS
Matt GORDON - Old Boys-University
Bauro KAIRAOI - Waikato University
Gareth POTTINGER - Massey University
Josh PREDERGAST - Marist North Harbour
Jesse McLAY - Lincoln University

MANAGEMENT:

Stu MATHER - Manager
John FURLONG - Coach
Ian TULLOCH - Coach
Paul DOWNES - Strength and Fitness Trainer
Rodney FORD - Physio

ITINERARY

29 Dec 2009
Assemble Auckland

30 Dec 2009
Leave Auckland
Arrive LAX
Bus to San Diego

31 Dec 2009
Training at Chula Vista Olympic Training Centre

01 Jan 2010
Play USA under 20 at Chula Vista Olympic Training Centre

02 Jan 2010
Training at Chula Vista Olympic Training Centre

03 Jan 2010
Day off
Go to San Diego Chargers v Washington Redskins NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium

04 Jan 2010
Play USA under 20 at Chula Vista Olympic Training Centre

05 Jan 2010
Training at Chula Vista Olympic Training Centre

06 Jan 2010
Play Canada under 20 at Chula Vista Olympic Training Centre

07 Jan 2010
To San Francisco

08 Jan 2010
Training at San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby Club, Treasure Island, San Francisco

09 Jan 2010
Play San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby Club, Treasure Island, San Francisco

10 Jan 2010
Depart San Francisco

11 Jan 2010
In Transit

12 Jan 2010
Arrive Auckland