Two Te Kura o Tititea Mt Aspiring College (MAC) students have been selected for the Highlanders Schools Under 18 Teams squad.

Ryan Enoka and Jackson Clark are among 46 players selected by eight local coaches from Otago, Southland and North Otago. 

The selection is considered the highest level of achievement for regional school boys’ rugby, (under the national teams selection).

Otago rugby coach developer Aaron Callaghan said selection was “a great reward for two boys who have shown dedication and commitment to training since last summer”. 

“These efforts have provided the foundation for on-field performances which have been noted by the selectors for the camp,” he said. 

“A bonus this year is that Ryan will be returning to MAC next year and will share all the knowledge learnt at camp with the MAC rugby community for 2025."

The Highlanders Schools squad will assemble for a five-day camp hosted at John McGlashan College from today (Wednesday October 9) to Sunday (October 13).

During the camp players will learn tactical and technical aspects of the game and get a better understanding of high-performance principles. 

The camp will culminate with an internal game where the players’ new on-field skills and knowledge can be applied (from 1pm at Tahuna Park on Saturday).

“These camps are a great culmination of the rugby year for some of our young and talented schoolboy players drawn from all parts of our region,” Highlanders talent development manager Kane Jury said.

“It’s a good opportunity for them to test themselves in a different rugby environment away from the Schools First XVs.”

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