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Wellington Māori Rugby confirm coaching group for 2021

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Wellington Māori Rugby are proud to announce their management groups for 2021.


Senior management group 

  • Justin Wilson - Head Coach (Ngāti Rangi)
  • Shane Pihema - Forwards Coach (Ngā Puhi)
  • Danny Merito - Manager (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Whare, Ngāi Tūhoe)
  • Dan Smith - Backs Coach (Ngāti Pākehā)
  • Brendon Carter - Manager (Ngāti Pākehā)


Under 18 Wāhine Kōtiro

  • Te Rangi (La) Winitana - Head Coach (Ngāti Ruapani, Ko Aitawa)
  • Hope Hakopa - Co-coach (Ngāti Kahungunu; Ko Ngā Puhi, Ko Ngai Tahu)
  • Monique Johnson - Manager (Ngāti Kahungunu)
  • Dayna Taramai - Trainer (Ngāti Rarotongan)


Under 18 Tāma Tāne Rangātahi 

  • Phillip Kauika - Head Coach (Ngā Rauru, Ko Ngāti Maniapoto, Ko Ngāti Pourua)
  • Jonnie Te Ruki-Chambers - Backs Coach (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ko Ngāti Unu, Ko Ngāti Kahu)
  • Richard Etti - Forwards Coach (Ngā Puhi; Ko Muaūpoko, Ko Ngāti Hine)
  • Moana Kuma - Manager (Ngāti Kahungunui, Ko Ngāti Hāmua)
  • Makere Pokere - Trainer (Ngāti Toa, Ko Ngāti Ruanui)
  • Kris Love - Skills Coach & Co-Manager (Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ko Ngāti Tuhoro)
  • Jeff Dixon - Physio (Ngāti Pākehā)