09/06/2026
News out today that two of our Old Boys - Alani Fakava and Dane Johnston - have been selected for the New Zealand Under 20s Squad to travel to Georgia to compete in the World Rugby Junior World Championships.
We also have had Old Boy Emori Balenaisa named as a non-travelling reserve for the squad as well.
This was our starting front row for the 2024 season that saw us power through to the Top 4 1st XV Championship Finals for our first visit there.
Currently Alani is with the Manawatu Rugby Academy (FOBO) and Dane (Inglewood) and Emori (Waikato University) are with the Taranaki Rugby Academy.
Alani Fakava #1288
FAHS 1st XV 2022-25 / 76 Matches / 135 points
Dane Johnston #1294
FAHS 1st XV 2022-24 / 45 Matches / 120 points
Emori Baleanaisa #1306
FAHS 1st XV 2024 / 22 Matches / 5 points
Happy Birthday Alani.
Congratulations to you all. Keep working. Have Courage. Desire Greatly.
The first match for the side is on the 27th June against Japan U20s and SKY will be broadcasting the matches.
Announcement
https://www.allblacks.com/news/new-zealand-u20s-2026-junior-world-championships-squad-announced
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Kia Toa Kia Ngākaunui
Have Courage, Desire Greatly