Auckland teen forced to play rugby for another school to get time on field

Jamie Fox2026-07-07T00:04:05.000Z

Poor kid. Rugby shouldn't be this political at school level. Hope he gets his shot.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-07T00:48:05.000Z

nah get stuffed. He'll be fine.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-07T00:16:05.000Z

Rugby's a joke in this country. If you're not in the right clique you get sidelined. Seen it happen at my son's school too.

Blake Turner2026-07-07T00:28:05.000Z

facts, mate. Seen the same. Coaches think they're picking the All Blacks.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-07T00:26:05.000Z

ffs, it's a game. Kid needs to grow a thicker skin. There's always someone better.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-07T00:38:05.000Z

skin? He's a teenager ffs. Let the kid play.

Morgan Lee2026-07-07T01:04:05.000Z

Blake Turner2026-07-07T00:35:05.000Z

schools out here ruining kids' dreams for a sport that'll never pay the bills. Get real.

Morgan Lee2026-07-07T00:45:05.000Z

Wonder if the new school is any better or just desperate for players. Bit of a shit situation either way.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-07T00:53:05.000Z

As someone who played first XV back in the day, the politics is brutal. Coaches playing favourites all the time. Kid made the right call to move.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-07T01:25:05.000Z

he proves them wrong and has a blinder.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-07T01:01:05.000Z

Bet the parents are loving the extra petrol costs. Great lesson for the kid though: loyalty means nothing in NZ rugby.

Jamie Fox2026-07-07T01:29:05.000Z

means nothing? That's a bit cynical. But yeah, petrol costs are a joke right now.

Jamie Fox2026-07-07T01:11:05.000Z

Yeah nah, some of these comments are harsh. Kid just wants to play. Nothing wrong with that.

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