Two Counties Manukau Academy players named to play in Chiefs U20

Fri, Feb 28, 2025, 3:07 AM
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by Jess Charlton

Counties Manukau Rugby Academy players Joey Taumateine and Apensa Naevo have been included in the Chiefs U20s side to play this weekend.

Taumateine, who has already played for the All Blacks Sevens team, and Naevo, son of former Steelers and Blues play Api Naevo.

The pair will line-up for the Chiefs U20 side when they face a Bay of Plenty side in Rotorua.

Naevo has been named at blindside flanker while Taumateine will come off the bench.

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