Other International Reps
With the world becoming an increasingly smaller place and our society expanding and embracing more cultures, many clubs find themselves with a huge diversity of players. Petone has over the past decade, welcomed players coming to spend a season or more in New Zealand wanting to learn the game. Not surprisingly then, more and more Petone players are achieving international honours.
Some of the countries we have welcomed players from include America, Argentina, France, Kenya, Sweden, Holland, Scotland, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Rarotonga, Nuie, Tokelau, Wales, England etc
The following International Representatives hailed from Petone.
Australia
Pek Cowan
British Lions
Ricki Flutey
England
Ricki Flutey
Italy
Aaron Persico
Manu Samoa
Michael Umaga
Alex Telea
Fautua Otto
Earl Va'a
Lolani Koko
August Collins
Moana Laumatua (Samoa Women)
Rarotonga
Nathan Robinson,
Jamie Rolton (Under 20)
Scotland
John Leslie
David Gray (7's)
Sweden
Kari Tapper made a significant contribution to Swedish Rugby playing 51 Internationals for Sweden
He has played seasons in Wales, England, France and New Zealand (here at Petone).
In 1991 he played for the Barbarians against Scotland at Murrayfield and was picked for a European star-studded side.
Kari's last international was against Norway in the qualifications for the 2003 Rugby World Cup - those present at Enköping, witnessed the end of a truly great career in the game of rugby.
Kari has turned his enthusiasm and skills to coaching, taking over responsibility for the Swedish 7's side.
Kari played for Petone in 1993 when he was a member of the Championship Winning Senior Division One / Premier Division Two Team winning the Hardham Cup under Peter Green and Gareth Head's coaching direction.
Tonga
Stanley Afeaki
