Congratulations to Welele Loti-Rapana and Grace Matakaiongo on their selection for the Auckland Schools U18 Rugby trials.

Year 13 students Welele Loti-Rapana and Grace Matakaiongo have been selected to attend the Auckland Schools U18 Rugby trials, a significant achievement that reflects their performances through the club pathway.

Both have been playing for the College Rifles Premier Development Falcons this season, with Welele also making her Premier team debut during the championship round. For Welele, the selection marks a return to the Auckland Schools programme, having previously progressed through the U16 pathway and been involved last year.

Selection for the trials provides both players with an exciting opportunity to test themselves at a higher level and continue their development in the sport. Congratulations to Welele and Grace on this achievement. We wish them all the best for the trials.