Wellington Representative squads for 2010 have been finalized - congratulations to our 2010 Rep players

ALL BLACKS, HURRICANES, LIONS: Ma'a Nonu

WGTON LIONS: Mark Reddish, Julian Savea & Motu Matuu

WGTON (B)DEVELOPMENT : Donal McNamara & Sean Hay

WGTON (COLTS)U20A: James Proctor, Jarrod Henry & George Amosa

WGTON U20 DEVELOPMENT: Afa Faatau

WGTON U18: Ambrose Curtis, Petaia Tiai, Ardie Savea & Matt Proctor

WGTON U16A: James Kora

Petaia, Matt, Ardie and James are currently studying at St Pats, Rongotai and Scots and are members of our Academy programme.

Whether it's the new law interpretations, the continuing success of New Zealand's age-group teams, or just a joie de vivre that permeates the national provincial championship, 2010 seems to be the year of the young flyer.

While the likes of Tim Nanai-Williams and Andre Taylor got their first taste of Super rugby, the competition for spots in the outside backs next season is set to be even more intense.

Take Julian Savea. The individual star of this year's world under-20 championships seems destined for bigger things and if he keeps scoring tries like he did against Otago last weekend, you'd think the Hurricanes would be a stepping stone rather than an end point.

As a 15-year-old prodigy at Rongotai College - the former stamping ground of Ma'a Nonu and Roy Kinikinilau - Savea was picked for the Wellington sevens team for the national championships.

"He had limited game time, but we wanted him in a professional environment," said former Manager Dave Meaclem.

Ever since he has been on a fast track to success.

Savea was the individual star of the world under-20 championships in Argentina, where his combination of size, pace and power was near unstoppable. But age-group success does not always transfer to the big stage. When the size element is no longer a factor and the time and space is restricted, young stars often fizzle out.

Savea has shown that scenario is unlikely. In a few breathtaking seconds at a mostly empty Carisbrook last week, he took the ball in space, kicked ahead, beat the cover for pace, kicked again before regathering and scoring.

He would, it seems, have it all on the attacking front, which would distinguish him from his father and Oriental Rongotai stalwart Masena Savea, a No 12 with a bone-crunching tackling technique and a corresponding lack of sublety on attack.

Julian might not be the only Savea to make a mark. His brother, Ardie, who plays openside flanker for the Hurricanes' secondary schools team, is described by Meaclem as an uncommon talent.

Dylan Cleaver - NZ Herald

Oriental Rongotai has a proud record in 7s’ Rugby and we want you to be part of it. In the last 10 years Ories has been the dominant 7s’ club in Wellington winning multiple Local Point and Ambassadors Cup titles and having an incredible six New Zealand 7s’ stars including Roy Kinikinilau, Justin Wilson, Tafai Ioasa, Ma’a Nonu, Lote Raikabula and Julian Savea.
To this can be added the names of Thomas Russell for Tonga and Faavae Tumaa’i who represented Samoa plus a host of players who have represented Wellington in 7s’ and Ories is the place to develop your skills.

This year we will again return to Singapore to what is regarded as the worlds’ toughest club 7s’ tournament to compete against teams from South Africa, England, Kenya, Fiji and Australia to name a few. We also hope to attend a second overseas tournament in January 2011 – more details when it is confirmed.

When is this all happening?

Training will commence on Wednesday August 11th at 6.00 sharp then every Wednesday at the same time at The Polo. Training will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from August 31st.
The Local Point Series will be played over two consecutive Saturdays at Porirua Park on the top fields plus the middle field (No.2) on September 11th and 18th.
Ories will be entering four teams, two in the Open Division and two in the Under 20 division.
How can I make the team?
Any player registered with Ories or who plays for a Wellington Secondary School can play in the Local Point Series. As much as talent is a requirement so is turning up to training on time every Tuesday and Thursday.

What about Singapore?

A squad will be selected after the Local Point Series but to be considered you have to:
-be 18 years old
- have a valid passport (a photocopy will be required at the first training run after the squad is selected)
-be a financial member of Ories (except College players). A player selected who is not financial will be disqualified from traveling regardless of whether they then pay their outstanding subs.

When is it?

The tournament is played on the first weekend of November, Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th.
The team will leave on Tuesday the 2nd around 9.00am and return on the afternoon of Tuesday the 9th.

What does it cost?

Most of the costs are covered but each player, plus the manager, coach etc contribute $125 each. This amount must be paid by Tuesday October 12th and this money is for insurance, meals etc plus other incidental costs.

What is covered?

From the time you arrive at Wellington Airport until you return all costs of a team nature are covered. These include airfares, departure tax, transfers in Singapore, accommodation including breakfast at The Peninsular Hotel (2 swimming pools!) and lunch and dinner on Wednesday through to Sunday.
Generally we provide a travel bag and dress shirts plus playing strip. It is important that if you are selected you take a couple of plain shirts as the dress code at The Singapore Cricket Club who host the tournament is quite strict.

Will we have time for shopping?

Plenty! Our hotel is surrounded by shopping centers with everything you could want plus Monday is a free day until we depart the hotel around 4.00.

Do I need a visa?

Not if you are on a NZ passport- if you are on any other let us know early and we will check.
Who’s who?

The Coaches for the Local Point 7s will be Fa'avae Tumaa’i and Mason Malagama'ali’i plus other Coaches as teams are finalized. Greg Waugh is Manager for the Local Point Series and to Singapore with assistance from Faith Proctor at both these events

Faavae 0274143869
Mason 0212684952
Greg 0275542266
Faith 021768751