First XV rugby: The best schoolboy No 10s from around the country

PremiumBruce Holloway & Adam JulianNZ Herald·12 Aug, 2026 11:34 PM9 mins to readMeet the boys of the Tangaroa College First XV and the coach that turned the team from a struggling side to 1A contenders. Video / Anthony CostelloAdam Julian and Bruce HollowayFirst five-eighths is the primary playmaking position in rugby, requiring elite decision-making, tactical kicking and ball distribution to control the game.It’s a position that requires its incumbent to be a communicator and technical expert.

And a good first five can be particularly influential at

First XV rugby: The best schoolboy No 10s from around the country

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