New Zealand Barbarian Rugby Club President Alan Whetton said the organisation was excited to be involved in this year’s programme. England's Ellis Genge: rugby union needs to get with it to prosper 18 hours ago by The Guardian. From the section Rugby Union England play Barbarians in the annual Quilter Cup contest at Twickenham, which has a capacity of 82,000 “First of all, a hearty congratulations to the squad of 50 players who have been selected in the New Zealand Barbarian Under 18 squad, it is fantastic news for you and your families. “While we would usually have teams preparing for international fixtures, this performance camp will be great development for players and the one-off match will be an exciting encounter.”. And as for the Alan Whetton XV, I am certainly not in the league of Andy but will gladly accept the honour,” said Whetton. Autumn Nations Cup 2020 fixtures: Match dates, times and TV schedule. “The aim is to have these young players excited about what is ahead, and prepare them for what will be needed at the next level of the game,” said Sexton. Last updated on 2 September 2020 2 September 2020. The 2020 New Zealand Barbarian Under 18 squad is, New Zealand Barbarian Under 18 squad announced, 1888–1889 New Zealand Native football team, All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens crowned World Series champions, Lions name team for first home clash of 2020, Ardmore Marist crowned National Club 7s champions, {Video} Wanganui – 2014 Lochore Cup Champions, Secondary Schools players recognised in representative team naming, All Blacks team for second Bledisloe Cup match, Lions name squad for North Harbour clash at Sky Stadium, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSt-TwIeatU. Andy was a trailblazer who created a pathway for the modern rugby player today and it is a fitting recognition of a special player who sadly passed away this year. The players selected represent 29 schools from 12 Provincial Unions, spanning from Dargaville High School in the north, to King’s High School in Dunedin. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report. International Match match England vs Barbarians (25 Oct 2020). Following involvement in the regional development camps that take place across the country next week, the players will assemble in Hamilton and form two teams named after New Zealand and Barbarian Rugby legends Andy Haden and Alan Whetton. 21 Oct 2020, 10:36am Six Nations 2020 fixtures… New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced 50 players to assemble as the 2020 New Zealand Barbarians Under 18 squad. “It is also very exciting and humbling to hear that the two squads will be named the Andy Haden XV and the Alan Whetton XV. Following involvement in the regional development camps that take place across the country next week, the players will assemble in Hamilton and form two teams named after New Zealand and Barbarian Rugby legends Andy Haden and Alan Whetton. King’s College (Auckland), Hamilton Boy’s High School and St Andrew’s College (Christchurch) have the biggest representation. The teams will be coached by Mark Hammett and Tom Coventry as they prepare for a one-off fixture on Friday 9 October. NZR High Performance Player Development Manager Matt Sexton said the selection was a fantastic reward for what had been a disrupted 1st XV season for many. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced 50 players to assemble as the 2020 New Zealand Barbarians Under 18 squad. “Our talent identification network has done a great job this season in finding talent right across the country and we are really pleased with the group that has been selected.