The Bay of Plenty Under 16 rugby team has assembled in Rotorua to represent the province at the Chiefs Region Under 16s Tournament at Rotorua Boys' High School.

Kicking off today, the team will be co-captained by Nirai Ririnui and Tane Rush.

The coaching team of head coach Barry Ririnui, assistant coaches Aaron Bidois and Aidan Ross are confident their team will proudly represent Bay of Plenty.

Bay of Plenty Under 16s:
Campbell Lucus
Dan Paleti
Darcy Hoskin
Ethan Wharewera
Filipe Vakasuiola
Haruto Takahashi
Jayreeve Mose
Jed Jager
Josh Bartlette
Josh Baxter
Kaea Tane
Kyle Martin
Lesen Huiarangi
Letham Te Huia
Nirai Ririnui (cc)
Rihari Jobe
Rori McGough
Tane Rush (cc)
Tesimoni Uilou
Toataua Porima
Veveni Lasaqua
Wiremu Heyblom
Xavier Mitchell-Winsor

Management:
Head Coach: Barry Ririnui
Assistant Coach: Aaron Bidois and Aidan Ross
Manager: Archie Grant

Fixture Details:
Chiefs Region Under 16s Tournament
Rotorua Boys' High School

Monday 1 October:
Bay of Plenty Under 16s v Taranaki Under 16s
Kick-off: 1.00pm

Tuesday 2 October:
Bay of Plenty Under 16s v Counties Manukau Under 16s
Kick-off: 10.00am

Wednesday 3 October:
Chiefs Development Day – Players and Coaches
10.00am – 12.00pm

Thursday 4 October:
Bay of Plenty Under 16s v Waikato Under 16s
Kick-off: 12.00pm