The Junior All Blacks are a New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...

 rugby union

Rugby union

Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...

 team. The Junior All Blacks are not an age grade side, but the second national team behind the New Zealand national rugby union team.

They competed in the inaugural Pacific Nations Cup alongside Fiji

Fiji national rugby union team

The Fiji national rugby union team is a member of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance formerly along with Samoa and Tonga. In 2009, Samoa announced their departure from the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance, leaving just Fiji and Tonga. Fiji are ranked sixteenth in the world by the IRB as of 26...

, Japan

Japan national rugby union team

The Japan national rugby union team represent Japan in international rugby union competitions. Japan is traditionally the strongest rugby union power in Asia but has both enjoyed and endured mixed results against non-Asian teams over the years...

, Samoa

Samoa national rugby union team

The Manu Samoa is the men's representative side of the Samoa Rugby Union in both the 15's and the 7's for international competitions. The Samoa Rugby Union is owned by the affiliated rugby unions of Samoa. In Samoa, Manu Samoa is in honour of a famous Samoan warrior. From 1924 to 1997 Samoa was...

 and Tonga

Tonga national rugby union team

The Tonga national rugby union team is nicknamed Ikale Tahi . Like their Polynesian neighbours, the Tongans start their matches with a war dance – the Kailao . They are members of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance along with Fiji and Samoa...

. In 2007 Australia A joined the competition.
They are currently coached by Colin Cooper

Colin Cooper (rugby)

Colin Cooper is the head coach of Taranaki's provincial rugby union side in New Zealand. He has previously been the head coach of rugby union Super 14 side, the Hurricanes. In his playing days, Cooper was also loose forward for the Taranaki province in his native New Zealand.-Management:Following...

 and Ian Foster.

Current squad

Squad for the 2009 IRB Pacific Nations Cup

2009 IRB Pacific Nations Cup

The 2009 Pacific Nations Cup is a rugby union tournament held between five national sides on the Pacific Rim: Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga and the Junior All Blacks. The New Zealand Māori team that won the tournament last year will no longer take part in this competition because of a decision taken by...

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• Craig Clarke and John Schwalger called up to the squad as cover for Owen Franks and Bryn Evans after they were called up to the full squad, Clarke takes Evans place as he took his All Black place permanently.
• Stephen Brett takes McAlister
  Luke McAlister
  Charles Luke McAlister is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays first five-eighths and second five-eighths ....
  
  's place after he was called up to the senior squad.
• Alando Soakai was also brought into the squad as Karl Lowe went on temporary paternity leave.
• James McGougan was called up as cover for an eye injury to Jamie Mackintosh. If Mackintosh is able to play he will rejoin the squad.
• Alby Mathewson did not travel to Samoa because of a shoulder injury, he will re-join the squad if he re-covers. Sean Romans takes his place.
• Lelia Masaga
  Lelia Masaga
  Lelia Masaga is a professional rugby union player from New Zealand. Masaga is contracted to the Chiefs in the Super 14 where he plays for them on the wing. He is nicknamed the Flash and is also the youngest member of the team. His career was highlighted by selection for New Zealand representation...
  
   also called up to the full squad and was replaced by Callum Bruce. Ged Robinson was called up as cover for Aled de Malmanche who was called up to the All Blacks. George Whitelock
  George Whitelock
  George Whitelock is a rugby union player for the Crusaders in the Super 14 competition and Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup. He plays as a flanker.-Biography:George is the son of a former Junior All Black, Braeden Whitelock...
  
   was additionally called up by the All Blacks, as Karl Lowe returns to the squad.
• Jason Macdonald was called into the squad to replace Ged Robinson, who was feeling unwell.

Backs

Player	Position	Club
Alby Mathewson Alby Mathewson Albert "Alby" Mathewson is a rugby union player for the Blues in the Super 14 competition. He plays as a scrum-half. He was born in Hastings, New Zealand. He has also played for the All Blacks.-Biography:...	Scrum-half	Hurricanes Hurricanes (Super rugby franchise) The Hurricanes are a New Zealand professional Rugby union team based in Wellington that competes in the Super Rugby competition...
Sean Romans Sean Romans Sean Romans is a rugby union player who plays at scrum-half for the Highlanders in Super 14 and Otago in the ITM Cup.-Provincial Rugby:...	Scrum-half	Highlanders
Chris Smylie Chris Smylie Chris Smylie is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays at halfback. Although he made his provincial debut for North Harbour in 2002, he currently plays for Otago in the NPC and the Highlanders in the Super 14, and has been named in the New Zealand Māori squad for 2006.Smylie was named NPC...	Scrum-half	Blues
Stephen Brett Stephen Brett Stephen Brett is a rugby union player who plays for the Blues in the Super 14 and Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup.-Career:...	Fly-half	Crusaders
Colin Slade Colin Slade Colin Slade is a rugby union footballer who represents the Highlanders in the Super 15 competition and Canterbury in the ITM Cup, playing at primarily at Fly Half, as well as all other backline positions on occasions...	Fly-half	Crusaders
Callum Bruce Callum Bruce Callum Bruce is a New Zealand rugby union player.-Super 14:Bruce formally played for the Super 14 team Highlanders. He now plays for the Super 14 team Chiefs. Although his normal position is second five-eighth, Bruce has also covered first five-eighth for the Highlanders when regular fly-half Nick...	Centre	Chiefs Chiefs (Super rugby franchise) The Chiefs are a professional Rugby union team based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Their home ground is Waikato Stadium. The Chiefs play in black, red and yellow coloured jerseys...
Ryan Crotty	Centre	Crusaders
Tamati Ellison Tamati Ellison Tamati Ellison is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays for the Ricoh Black Rams in the Japanese Top League competition. His position is utility back. He previously played for Wellington in the Air New Zealand Cup and Super Rugby for the Hurricanes...  (c) Captain (sports) In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...	Centre	Hurricanes Hurricanes (Super rugby franchise) The Hurricanes are a New Zealand professional Rugby union team based in Wellington that competes in the Super Rugby competition...
Anthony Tuitavake Anthony Tuitavake Anthony Tuitavake is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays his rugby as a centre or on the wing. Tuitavake, of Tongan descent, is a fast attacking centre, who not only finishes backline moves himself, but also has the vision to create space and scoring opportunities for his outsides...	Centre	Blues
Robert Fruean	Wing	Hurricanes Hurricanes (Super rugby franchise) The Hurricanes are a New Zealand professional Rugby union team based in Wellington that competes in the Super Rugby competition...
Hosea Gear Hosea Gear Hosea Gear is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays for the Highlanders in the Super 15 competition as a wing. He has played six international matches for New Zealand and scored five tries...	Wing	Hurricanes Hurricanes (Super rugby franchise) The Hurricanes are a New Zealand professional Rugby union team based in Wellington that competes in the Super Rugby competition...
Rene Ranger Rene Ranger Rene Ranger is a rugby union player who represents Northland in the ITM Cup and the Blues in the Super 15. Ranger made his debut for New Zealand on 26 June 2010 after a superb season with the Blues...	Wing	Blues
Israel Dagg Israel Dagg Israel Dagg is a World Cup winning New Zealand Rugby union player who plays for the Crusaders in the Super 15 and the All Blacks. He has also played for the New Zealand Sevens team. He is of Maori descent, on his mother's side....	Fullback	Highlanders

Forwards

Player	Position	Club
Hikawera Elliot Hikawera Elliot Hikawera Elliot is a New Zealand Maori rugby union player, he currently plays for the Chiefs in the Super Rugby competition and for Hawke’s Bay in the ITM Cup.-Rugby career:...	Hooker	Chiefs Chiefs (Super rugby franchise) The Chiefs are a professional Rugby union team based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Their home ground is Waikato Stadium. The Chiefs play in black, red and yellow coloured jerseys...
Jason MacDonald Jason Macdonald Jason Macdonald is a rugby union player who plays at hooker for Otago in the ITM Cup. He has previously played in the Super 14 competition for the Highlanders and Crusaders, but his career is currently on hold following a ruptured Achilles tendon.-Provincial Rugby:Macdonald is one of the...	Hooker	Crusaders
Jacob Ellison Jacob Ellison Jacob Ellison is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays for the Hurricanes in the Super 14. He is the younger brother of teammate and utility back Tamati Ellison. Jacob plays the position of prop...	Prop	Hurricanes Hurricanes (Super rugby franchise) The Hurricanes are a New Zealand professional Rugby union team based in Wellington that competes in the Super Rugby competition...
Ben Franks Ben Franks Ben Franks is a rugby union player for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby competition and All Blacks. He plays as a prop.-Provincial:Franks made his provincial debut for Canterbury against Otago in 2005...	Prop	Crusaders
Owen Franks Owen Franks Owen Franks is a New Zealand rugby player who plays for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby competition and the All Blacks at international level.-Early Career:He attended Christchurch Boys' High School. His local rugby club is Linwood...	Prop	Crusaders
Jamie Mackintosh Jamie Mackintosh Jamie Mackintosh is a professional rugby union player who plays provincially for Southland and for the Highlanders in the Super Rugby competition, serving as team captain of both sides...	Prop	Highlanders
James McGougan James McGougan James McGougan is a rugby union prop who currently plays provincial rugby for Otago in the ITM Cup...	Prop	Chiefs Chiefs (Super rugby franchise) The Chiefs are a professional Rugby union team based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Their home ground is Waikato Stadium. The Chiefs play in black, red and yellow coloured jerseys...
John Schwalger John Schwalger John Schwalger is a New Zealand rugby union footballer and plays at prop.-Early life:Schwalger moved to New Zealand after being born in Apia...	Prop	Hurricanes Hurricanes (Super rugby franchise) The Hurricanes are a New Zealand professional Rugby union team based in Wellington that competes in the Super Rugby competition...
Craig Clarke	Lock	Chiefs Chiefs (Super rugby franchise) The Chiefs are a professional Rugby union team based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Their home ground is Waikato Stadium. The Chiefs play in black, red and yellow coloured jerseys...
Tom Donnelly Tom Donnelly Thomas Mathew Donnelly is a rugby union player who plays for the Crusaders Super Rugby team, and provincial rugby for Otago. He has also made 15 appearances for the All Blacks since 2009.-Provincial Rugby:...	Lock	Highlanders
Jason Eaton Jason Eaton Jason John Eaton is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays lock.-Early life:Though born in Palmerston North he grew up on a dairy farm near the small community of Colyton.-Career:...	Lock	Hurricanes Hurricanes (Super rugby franchise) The Hurricanes are a New Zealand professional Rugby union team based in Wellington that competes in the Super Rugby competition...
Jeremy Thrush Jeremy Thrush Jeremy Thrush is a rugby union lock who played provincial rugby for Wellington Lions and super rugby for the Hurricanes....	Lock	Hurricanes Hurricanes (Super rugby franchise) The Hurricanes are a New Zealand professional Rugby union team based in Wellington that competes in the Super Rugby competition...
Karl Lowe Karl Lowe Karl Lowe is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He currently plays at Openside Flanker for the Hurricanes.-Career:...	Flanker Flanker (rugby union) A flanker is a position in the sport of rugby union. Flankers play in the forwards, and are generally classified as either blindside, or openside flankers; numbers six and seven respectively. The name comes from their position in a scrum in which they flank each set of forwards...	Hurricanes Hurricanes (Super rugby franchise) The Hurricanes are a New Zealand professional Rugby union team based in Wellington that competes in the Super Rugby competition...
Alando Soakai Alando Soakai Alando Soakai is a professional rugby union player who plays for the Kubota Spears in the Japanese Top League as a flanker...	Flanker Flanker (rugby union) A flanker is a position in the sport of rugby union. Flankers play in the forwards, and are generally classified as either blindside, or openside flankers; numbers six and seven respectively. The name comes from their position in a scrum in which they flank each set of forwards...	Highlanders
Victor Vito Victor Vito (rugby player) Victor Vito is a New Zealand rugby player/male model who plays blindside flanker for the New Zealand All Blacks. He was a star of New Zealand Sevens, and captained the 2006 New Zealand Under 19 Rugby team...	Flanker Flanker (rugby union) A flanker is a position in the sport of rugby union. Flankers play in the forwards, and are generally classified as either blindside, or openside flankers; numbers six and seven respectively. The name comes from their position in a scrum in which they flank each set of forwards...	Hurricanes Hurricanes (Super rugby franchise) The Hurricanes are a New Zealand professional Rugby union team based in Wellington that competes in the Super Rugby competition...
Sione Lauaki Sione Lauaki Sione Tuitupu Lauaki is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. His brother, Epalahame Lauaki, is a 2nd rower for Hull in the Super League competition and also a New Zealand international.-Early career:...	Number eight	Chiefs Chiefs (Super rugby franchise) The Chiefs are a professional Rugby union team based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Their home ground is Waikato Stadium. The Chiefs play in black, red and yellow coloured jerseys...

2006 Programme

Date	Opposition	Junior All Blacks
3 June	Fiji Fiji national rugby union team The Fiji national rugby union team is a member of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance formerly along with Samoa and Tonga. In 2009, Samoa announced their departure from the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance, leaving just Fiji and Tonga. Fiji are ranked sixteenth in the world by the IRB as of 26...  17	JAB 35
9 June	Samoa Samoa national rugby union team The Manu Samoa is the men's representative side of the Samoa Rugby Union in both the 15's and the 7's for international competitions. The Samoa Rugby Union is owned by the affiliated rugby unions of Samoa. In Samoa, Manu Samoa is in honour of a famous Samoan warrior. From 1924 to 1997 Samoa was...  12	JAB 56
17 June	Tonga Tonga national rugby union team The Tonga national rugby union team is nicknamed Ikale Tahi . Like their Polynesian neighbours, the Tongans start their matches with a war dance – the Kailao . They are members of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance along with Fiji and Samoa...  10	JAB 38
24 June	Japan Japan national rugby union team The Japan national rugby union team represent Japan in international rugby union competitions. Japan is traditionally the strongest rugby union power in Asia but has both enjoyed and endured mixed results against non-Asian teams over the years...  8	JAB 38

2007 Programme

Date	Opposition	Junior All Blacks
26 May	Samoa Samoa national rugby union team The Manu Samoa is the men's representative side of the Samoa Rugby Union in both the 15's and the 7's for international competitions. The Samoa Rugby Union is owned by the affiliated rugby unions of Samoa. In Samoa, Manu Samoa is in honour of a famous Samoan warrior. From 1924 to 1997 Samoa was...  10	JAB 31
2 June	Fiji Fiji national rugby union team The Fiji national rugby union team is a member of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance formerly along with Samoa and Tonga. In 2009, Samoa announced their departure from the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance, leaving just Fiji and Tonga. Fiji are ranked sixteenth in the world by the IRB as of 26...  8	JAB 57
9 June	Tonga Tonga national rugby union team The Tonga national rugby union team is nicknamed Ikale Tahi . Like their Polynesian neighbours, the Tongans start their matches with a war dance – the Kailao . They are members of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance along with Fiji and Samoa...  12	JAB 39
16 June	Australia A  0	JAB 50
23 June	Japan Japan national rugby union team The Japan national rugby union team represent Japan in international rugby union competitions. Japan is traditionally the strongest rugby union power in Asia but has both enjoyed and endured mixed results against non-Asian teams over the years...  3	JAB 51

2009 Programme

Date	Opposition	Junior All Blacks
12 June	Samoa Samoa national rugby union team The Manu Samoa is the men's representative side of the Samoa Rugby Union in both the 15's and the 7's for international competitions. The Samoa Rugby Union is owned by the affiliated rugby unions of Samoa. In Samoa, Manu Samoa is in honour of a famous Samoan warrior. From 1924 to 1997 Samoa was...  16	JAB 17
18 June	Fiji Fiji national rugby union team The Fiji national rugby union team is a member of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance formerly along with Samoa and Tonga. In 2009, Samoa announced their departure from the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance, leaving just Fiji and Tonga. Fiji are ranked sixteenth in the world by the IRB as of 26...  17	JAB 45
23 June	Japan Japan national rugby union team The Japan national rugby union team represent Japan in international rugby union competitions. Japan is traditionally the strongest rugby union power in Asia but has both enjoyed and endured mixed results against non-Asian teams over the years...  21	JAB 52
2 July	Tonga Tonga national rugby union team The Tonga national rugby union team is nicknamed Ikale Tahi . Like their Polynesian neighbours, the Tongans start their matches with a war dance – the Kailao . They are members of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance along with Fiji and Samoa... 25	JAB 47