Waikato Schoolboys now playing for big names
5th May 2010 04:37PM
Famous Waikato rugby names are set to become a part of schoolboy rugby with the introduction of new trophies for the secondary school grades.For each grade the competition prize is now a trophy carrying the name of a past prominent player.
Waikato Rugby Union rugby development manager Kent Currie said he put the proposal forward because he felt it was an ideal chance to pay tribute to past greats and create more interest in the sport at those levels.
"I thought it was just a great opportunity to honour some of our great players and players who have worn our colours with distinction," Currie said.
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