Stratford High School students are succeeding in rugby.
Students Cassia Tutauha (yr13, 17), Zeta Barber (yr9, 13), Pippa Waite (yr10, 14), Meika Pullman (yr9, 14), and Talanoa Fakavamoeanga (yr9, 13) have represented their school and Taranaki by playing in representative rugby teams.
Cassia was selected for Taranaki's Under-18 girls' team in the tournament against Whanganui and King Country in July, and Cheyanne, Meika, Pippa, Talanoa, and Zeta played in the Under-16 south team squad in the Kendra Cocksedge Cup earlier this month.
Cassia says she enjoys playing rugby.
"It's very physical and just an overall fun sport to play."