The Chiefs Development XV finished their season with a 22-20 loss to the New Zealand Under-20s at Blake Park yesterday.
The New Zealand squad have been in camp at Mount Maunganui since Friday preparing for the 2015 World Rugby Under-20 Championship, beginning in Italy on June 2. Up front, the Chiefs pack led by Steamers lock Tim Bond did not shirk any of the physical confrontations. Former Tauranga Boys' College First XV captain Mungo Mason had a storming game at openside flanker, competing well with NZ Under-20s flanker Mitchell Karpik.
Former Rotorua Boys' High School First XV halfback Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Auckland midfielder TJ Faiane and Blues flyer Tevita Li had standout games for the NZ Under-20s.
It was a proud day for the family of NZ Under-20s prop Aidan Ross.
The product of Tauranga Boys' and Te Puke Sports was understandably humbled to wear the black jersey for the first time.