Team
Manawatu Turbos Forwards
Fraser Armstrong
Fraser Armstrong left Auckland to link up with the Manawatu Turbos in 2015. The young prop has played for the NZ schools and under-20 side. His scrummaging is second to none, and his tackling is another strength.
Position
Prop
Born
18/4/1992
Height / Weight
193cm / 127kg
Club
Pakuranga
Michael Alaalatoa
Michael Alaalatoa joins the Manawatu Turbos in 2015 from the Waratahs. The beastly 136kg prop is solid at the set piece, and is sure to provide the Turbos scrum with some real grunt.
For an indication of the man's size, you only have to ask the Italians who dubbed him Jonah Lomu II Colosso.
Position
Prop
Born
28/8/1991
Height / Weight
190cm / 136kg
Club
FOB Oroua
Tukiterangi Ramona
Tukiterangi comes into the squad from Southland. After a dominant club rugby performancesa the Ramona will be looking to inject his no nonsense running game into the Turbos attacking arsenal up front.
Position
Prop
Born
14/2/1992
Height / Weight
Club
Old Boys Marist
Hunter Prescott
Hunter Prescott is a compentent young hooker originally hailing from Manawatu. After an impressive club season with Old Boys Marist Hunter played his way into the 2016 squad.
Position
Hooker
Born
21/9/1992
Height / Weight
183cm / 104kg
Club
OBM
Tim Cadwallader
Tim Cadwallader boasts a unique versitility in that he can play at both hooker and prop. Representing New Zealand at the U20 world cup in 2014 and the cornerstone of the Manawatu
U20 scrum in their championship 2013 season Tim is an up and comer worth taking note of.
Position
Prop / Hooker
Born
8/12/1994
Height / Weight
183cm / 108kg
Club
College Old Boys
Travis Taylor
Travis Taylor comes into the squad for the first time after building his game in the Manawatu U20s and Manawatu Development.
Following a swithc from Varsity to Feilding Yellows Travis Taylor has been one of the stand out hookers on the local scene.
Position
Hooker
Born
22/2/1995
Height / Weight
180cm / 101kg
Club
Feilding Yellows
Liam Hallem-Eames
Standing at 2m tall Liam Hallem-Eames is looming presence on the paddock. In his first year with the Turbos squad Liam will be looking to carry the form that saw him standout for Old Boys Marist into the Mitre 10 Cup.
Position
Lock
Born
20/8/1995
Height / Weight
199cm / 110kg
Club
OBM
Jackson Hemopo
Originally from Palmerston North Boys High School Jackson has been plying his trade down in Otago and been on the fringe of the Highlanders playing squad for 2016.
He comes back into Manawatu as a versatile and athletic lock looking to make his debut for the Green and White.
Position
Lock
Born
14/11/1993
Height / Weight
194cm / 113kg
Club
Varsity
Tom Parsons
Tom Parsons moved from Hawke's Bay to the Manawatu Turbos on a one year deal in 2015. The agile lock is impressive at both the line-out and scrum, and looks set to improve the Turbos set piece.
His push for a Super Rugby contract means the Turbos should get the best out of him.
Position
Lock
Born
25/07/90
Height / Weight
198cm / 112kg
Club
Te Kawau
Antonio Kiri Kiri
Antonio Kiri Kiri has proven himself a versatile loose forward that can maintain a physical presence around the field.
Consistently a standout performer for his Old Boys Marist Club Kiri Kiri applies his array skills in both the 15 and 7 aside forms of the game.
Position
Flanker
Born
17/12/1991
Height / Weight
187cm / 105kg
Club
Old Boys Marist
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Harrison Brewer
Originally from Ireland Harrison Brewer was a member of the Leinster Academy. Following Two season representing Ireland at the U20 World Championships Harrison made the move to the Manawatu.
Used to playing in the backs Brewer opted for a switch into the loose forward upon arriving in New Zealand playing most of his Club Rugby for Te Kawau at Flanker.
Position
Flanker
Born
22/3/1995
Height / Weight
194cm / 103kg
Club
Te Kawau
Heiden Bedwell Curtis
Heiden Bedwell-Curtis came to the Turbos from Taranaki in 2013 looking to seize an opportunity with the Green and White.
He wasted no time winning over the home crowds and his coaches stamping his mark on the No. 6 jersey with no nonsense direct running and gritty physicality at ruck time.
Position
Loose Forward
Born
26/6/1991
Height / Weight
188cm / 104kg
Club
Feilding Yellows
Turboman
Turboman is the most famous mascot in New Zealand. Debuting in 2006 he led the charge for #TURBONATION supporters getting the crowd pumped up at every game since with his inspirational moves and numerous Gun Shows.
A staunch defender of all that is good and fair in the world Turboman lives and breathes Green & White.
Position
Mascot
Height / Weight
190cm / 100kg
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Fraser Armstrong
Fraser Armstrong left Auckland to link up with the Manawatu Turbos in 2015. The young prop has played for the NZ schools and under-20 side. His scrummaging is second to none, and his tackling is another strength.
Position
Prop
Born
18/4/1992
Height / Weight
193cm / 127kg
Club
Pakuranga -
Michael Alaalatoa
Michael Alaalatoa joins the Manawatu Turbos in 2015 from the Waratahs. The beastly 136kg prop is solid at the set piece, and is sure to provide the Turbos scrum with some real grunt.For an indication of the man's size, you only have to ask the Italians who dubbed him Jonah Lomu II Colosso.
Position
PropBorn
28/8/1991
Height / Weight
190cm / 136kg
Club
FOB Oroua -
Tukiterangi Ramona
Tukiterangi comes into the squad from Southland. After a dominant club rugby performancesa the Ramona will be looking to inject his no nonsense running game into the Turbos attacking arsenal up front.
Position
PropBorn
14/2/1992
Height / Weight
Club
Old Boys Marist -
Hunter Prescott
Hunter Prescott is a compentent young hooker originally hailing from Manawatu. After an impressive club season with Old Boys Marist Hunter played his way into the 2016 squad.
Position
HookerBorn
21/9/1992
Height / Weight
183cm / 104kg
Club
OBM -
Tim Cadwallader
Tim Cadwallader boasts a unique versitility in that he can play at both hooker and prop. Representing New Zealand at the U20 world cup in 2014 and the cornerstone of the Manawatu
U20 scrum in their championship 2013 season Tim is an up and comer worth taking note of.
Position
Prop / HookerBorn
8/12/1994
Height / Weight
183cm / 108kg
Club
College Old Boys -
Travis Taylor
Travis Taylor comes into the squad for the first time after building his game in the Manawatu U20s and Manawatu Development.
Following a swithc from Varsity to Feilding Yellows Travis Taylor has been one of the stand out hookers on the local scene.
Position
HookerBorn
22/2/1995
Height / Weight
180cm / 101kg
Club
Feilding Yellows -
Liam Hallem-Eames
Standing at 2m tall Liam Hallem-Eames is looming presence on the paddock. In his first year with the Turbos squad Liam will be looking to carry the form that saw him standout for Old Boys Marist into the Mitre 10 Cup.Position
LockBorn
20/8/1995
Height / Weight
199cm / 110kg
Club
OBM -
Jackson Hemopo
Originally from Palmerston North Boys High School Jackson has been plying his trade down in Otago and been on the fringe of the Highlanders playing squad for 2016.
He comes back into Manawatu as a versatile and athletic lock looking to make his debut for the Green and White.
Position
LockBorn
14/11/1993
Height / Weight
194cm / 113kg
Club
Varsity -
Tom Parsons
Tom Parsons moved from Hawke's Bay to the Manawatu Turbos on a one year deal in 2015. The agile lock is impressive at both the line-out and scrum, and looks set to improve the Turbos set piece.His push for a Super Rugby contract means the Turbos should get the best out of him.
Position
Lock
Born
25/07/90
Height / Weight
198cm / 112kgClub
Te Kawau -
Antonio Kiri Kiri
Antonio Kiri Kiri has proven himself a versatile loose forward that can maintain a physical presence around the field.
Consistently a standout performer for his Old Boys Marist Club Kiri Kiri applies his array skills in both the 15 and 7 aside forms of the game.
Position
FlankerBorn
17/12/1991
Height / Weight
187cm / 105kg
Club
Old Boys Marist
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Harrison Brewer
Originally from Ireland Harrison Brewer was a member of the Leinster Academy. Following Two season representing Ireland at the U20 World Championships Harrison made the move to the Manawatu.
Used to playing in the backs Brewer opted for a switch into the loose forward upon arriving in New Zealand playing most of his Club Rugby for Te Kawau at Flanker.
Position
FlankerBorn
22/3/1995
Height / Weight
194cm / 103kg
Club
Te Kawau -
Heiden Bedwell Curtis
Heiden Bedwell-Curtis came to the Turbos from Taranaki in 2013 looking to seize an opportunity with the Green and White.
He wasted no time winning over the home crowds and his coaches stamping his mark on the No. 6 jersey with no nonsense direct running and gritty physicality at ruck time.
Position
Loose ForwardBorn
26/6/1991
Height / Weight
188cm / 104kg
Club
Feilding Yellows -
Turboman
Turboman is the most famous mascot in New Zealand. Debuting in 2006 he led the charge for #TURBONATION supporters getting the crowd pumped up at every game since with his inspirational moves and numerous Gun Shows.
A staunch defender of all that is good and fair in the world Turboman lives and breathes Green & White.
Position
Mascot
Height / Weight
190cm / 100kg
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Manawatu Turbos Backs
Jamie Booth
Jamie Booth made his debut for the Turbos in 2014, and was rewarded for a stellar ITM Cup season with a spot in the Hurricanes Wider-Training squad in 2014. He was then called into the Blues, but did not see any game time with the Super Rugby franchise. Jamie Booth finally made his Super Rugby Debut for the Highlanders in 2016.
He is an explosive halfback and a former Palmerston North Boys High School 1st XV player. Jamie has represented Manawatu at Sevens and through age grade teams.
Position
Halfback
Born
14/9/1994
Height / Weight
171cm / 82kg
Club
Varsity
Kayne Hammington
Kayne comes into the squad after a solid season with Feilding Yellows. Originally from Wellington the young halfback also represented New Zealand U20 at the Junior World Cup in 2010. A great support runner with the full skill set to get himself over the line Kayne will no doubt be looking to make an impact in the Turbos Jersey.
Position
Halfback
Born
24/9/1990
Height / Weight
170cm / 75kg
Club
Feilding
Otere Black
The young Otere Black came storming out of High School rugby with Tu Toa in 2013 to claim the Senior 1 highest point scorer for College Old Boys with a staggering 223 points from just 16 games. A composed and intelligent player, Otere won a Super Rugby contract with the Hurricanes in 2015, making four appearances during the season.
Position
1st Five-Eighth
Born
4/5/1995
Height / Weight
184cm / 86kg
Club
College Old Boys
Sam Malcolm
Sam Malcolm joined the Manawatu Turbos at just 19 years old in 2015. Sam isn't the biggest first five going around, but the former Wanganu High School prodigy is one of the best tacklers in the business and has a calm head on his shoulders.
His kicking is also outstanding, as he can guide his team around the park superbly and nail even the most difficult penalties and conversions.
Position
First Five
Born
25/09/1995
Height / Weight
174cm / 74kg
Club
Varsity
Curtis Reid
Formerly of Westlake College Curtis made the move to Manawatu from North Harbour to push for a Turbos contract.
Following an oustanding yet consistent season for College Old Boys Curtis' form did not go unoticed as the 21-year old secured his first Turbos contract.
Position
Midfield Back
Born
11/12/1994
Height / Weight
186cm / 101kg
Club
College Old Boys
Hamish Northcott
Hamish Northcott made his Turbos debut in 2013. Brought into the team for his defensive qualities he continues on the proud rugby heritage of Feilding High School players to have played for the Turbos.
Hamish was part of the Blues set-up in 2015.
Position
2nd Five-Eighth
Born
6/8/1992
Height / Weight
183cm / 96kg
Club
Varsity
Jason Emery
Jason Emery quickly turned heads and set the Turbos backline alight when he coasted past former All Black Renee Ranger to score a try against Northland in only his 2nd game.
Ever since Emery has been a regular feature in the Turbos No. 13 Jersey consistently proving that he is not to underestimated with strength agility and speed to burn.
Position
Centre
Born
22/9/1993
Height / Weight
173cm / 86kg
Club
Kia Toa
Ngani Laumape
Originally from Palmerston North Boys High School Ngani Laumape makes his return to Rugby Union following a switch from the NRL.
An immensely strong Ball Carrier Ngani played alongside Jason Emery at High School in what was one of the more formidable school boy pairings seen in recent times.
Position
Midfield Back
Born
22/4/1993
Height / Weight
177cm / 103kg
Club
Kia Toa 
Ambrose Curtis
Former NZ 7s Star Ambrose Curtis made his debut for Manawatu in 2015 following a move from Wellington. Now playing his club Rugby with Old Boys Marist Ambrose will be looking to build on what was an impressive debut season in the Green and White.
Position
Outside Back
Born
17/4/1992
Height / Weight
191cm / 101kg
Club
OBM
Nathan Tudreu
Nathan comes into the Turbos after a huge season with Kia Toa. The brother of speed merchant Newton Tudreu, Nathan is, like his brother, quick on his feet whilst carrying enough bulk to bust through from the centre position.
Position
Centre
Born
5/4/1989
Height / Weight
181cm / 102kg
Club
Kia Toa
Newton Tudreu
Newton Tudreu is the fastest player in the Manawatu. Newton debuted in 2013 for the Turbos and combines an incredible mix of agility and speed and only needs an inch of space to start causing problems for the opposition.
Position
Wing
Born
30/3/1993
Height/Weight
180cm/87kg
Club
Kia Toa
Nehe Milner-Skudder
Nehe Milner-Skudder is one of the Turbos most rounded backs with a complete set of skills to utilise. An elusive runner of the ball Nehe has a innate ability to glide through the smallest gaps causing havoc for opposition defences.
Nehe's scintilatting form in the 2014 ITM Cup didn't go un-noticed, and the Hurricanes signed him for Super Rugby in 2015. Such was his dominance at that level, he was selected for the All Blacks and is set to make his debut during the Bledisloe Cup encounter with Australia in Sydney.
Position
Fullback / Wing
Born
15/12/1990
Height / Weight
180cm / 90kg
Club
Varsity
Aaron Smith
Aaron Smith debuted for the Turbos in 2008 and his partnership with Aaron Cruden saw the Turbos turn many deficits around when they were played off the bench together.
With what is considered the swiftest pass in the country it wasn't long until Smith was pulled into the All Blacks making his debut in 2012 and quickly locking down the starting No. 9 jersey.
Position
Halfback
Born
21/10/1988
Height / Weight
169cm / 83kg
Club
Feilding Yellows
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Jamie Booth
Jamie Booth made his debut for the Turbos in 2014, and was rewarded for a stellar ITM Cup season with a spot in the Hurricanes Wider-Training squad in 2014. He was then called into the Blues, but did not see any game time with the Super Rugby franchise. Jamie Booth finally made his Super Rugby Debut for the Highlanders in 2016.He is an explosive halfback and a former Palmerston North Boys High School 1st XV player. Jamie has represented Manawatu at Sevens and through age grade teams.
Position
HalfbackBorn
14/9/1994
Height / Weight
171cm / 82kg
Club
Varsity -
Kayne Hammington
Kayne comes into the squad after a solid season with Feilding Yellows. Originally from Wellington the young halfback also represented New Zealand U20 at the Junior World Cup in 2010. A great support runner with the full skill set to get himself over the line Kayne will no doubt be looking to make an impact in the Turbos Jersey.
Position
HalfbackBorn
24/9/1990
Height / Weight
170cm / 75kg
Club
Feilding -
Otere Black
The young Otere Black came storming out of High School rugby with Tu Toa in 2013 to claim the Senior 1 highest point scorer for College Old Boys with a staggering 223 points from just 16 games. A composed and intelligent player, Otere won a Super Rugby contract with the Hurricanes in 2015, making four appearances during the season.
Position
1st Five-EighthBorn
4/5/1995
Height / Weight
184cm / 86kg
Club
College Old Boys -
Sam Malcolm
Sam Malcolm joined the Manawatu Turbos at just 19 years old in 2015. Sam isn't the biggest first five going around, but the former Wanganu High School prodigy is one of the best tacklers in the business and has a calm head on his shoulders.
His kicking is also outstanding, as he can guide his team around the park superbly and nail even the most difficult penalties and conversions.
Position
First Five
Born
25/09/1995
Height / Weight
174cm / 74kg
Club
Varsity -
Curtis Reid
Formerly of Westlake College Curtis made the move to Manawatu from North Harbour to push for a Turbos contract.
Following an oustanding yet consistent season for College Old Boys Curtis' form did not go unoticed as the 21-year old secured his first Turbos contract.
Position
Midfield BackBorn
11/12/1994
Height / Weight
186cm / 101kg
Club
College Old Boys -
Hamish Northcott
Hamish Northcott made his Turbos debut in 2013. Brought into the team for his defensive qualities he continues on the proud rugby heritage of Feilding High School players to have played for the Turbos.Hamish was part of the Blues set-up in 2015.
Position
2nd Five-EighthBorn
6/8/1992
Height / Weight
183cm / 96kg
Club
Varsity -
Jason Emery
Jason Emery quickly turned heads and set the Turbos backline alight when he coasted past former All Black Renee Ranger to score a try against Northland in only his 2nd game.
Ever since Emery has been a regular feature in the Turbos No. 13 Jersey consistently proving that he is not to underestimated with strength agility and speed to burn.
Position
CentreBorn
22/9/1993
Height / Weight
173cm / 86kg
Club
Kia Toa -
Ngani Laumape
Originally from Palmerston North Boys High School Ngani Laumape makes his return to Rugby Union following a switch from the NRL.
An immensely strong Ball Carrier Ngani played alongside Jason Emery at High School in what was one of the more formidable school boy pairings seen in recent times.
Position
Midfield BackBorn
22/4/1993
Height / Weight
177cm / 103kg
Club
Kia Toa -
Ambrose Curtis
Former NZ 7s Star Ambrose Curtis made his debut for Manawatu in 2015 following a move from Wellington. Now playing his club Rugby with Old Boys Marist Ambrose will be looking to build on what was an impressive debut season in the Green and White.
Position
Outside BackBorn
17/4/1992
Height / Weight
191cm / 101kg
Club
OBM -
Nathan Tudreu
Nathan comes into the Turbos after a huge season with Kia Toa. The brother of speed merchant Newton Tudreu, Nathan is, like his brother, quick on his feet whilst carrying enough bulk to bust through from the centre position.
Position
CentreBorn
5/4/1989
Height / Weight
181cm / 102kg
Club
Kia Toa -
Newton Tudreu
Newton Tudreu is the fastest player in the Manawatu. Newton debuted in 2013 for the Turbos and combines an incredible mix of agility and speed and only needs an inch of space to start causing problems for the opposition.
Position
WingBorn
30/3/1993
Height/Weight
180cm/87kg
Club
Kia Toa -
Nehe Milner-Skudder
Nehe Milner-Skudder is one of the Turbos most rounded backs with a complete set of skills to utilise. An elusive runner of the ball Nehe has a innate ability to glide through the smallest gaps causing havoc for opposition defences.Nehe's scintilatting form in the 2014 ITM Cup didn't go un-noticed, and the Hurricanes signed him for Super Rugby in 2015. Such was his dominance at that level, he was selected for the All Blacks and is set to make his debut during the Bledisloe Cup encounter with Australia in Sydney.
Position
Fullback / WingBorn
15/12/1990
Height / Weight
180cm / 90kg
Club
Varsity -
Aaron Smith
Aaron Smith debuted for the Turbos in 2008 and his partnership with Aaron Cruden saw the Turbos turn many deficits around when they were played off the bench together.
With what is considered the swiftest pass in the country it wasn't long until Smith was pulled into the All Blacks making his debut in 2012 and quickly locking down the starting No. 9 jersey.
Position
HalfbackBorn
21/10/1988
Height / Weight
169cm / 83kg
Club
Feilding Yellows/
