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Itinerary Specially Prepared for ANZAC SHIELD NSW TEAM

Soak it Up 100% Pure New Zealand Rugby Tour April 2015

WELCOME It is my pleasure, as Managing Director of Total Rugby, to welcome the New South Wales Anzac Shield touring party to New Zealand. This will be a weekend to remember, not only for the rugby and camaraderie that we will share but also as an occasion to mark this 100th anniversary of when New Zealanders and Australians fought and died together at Gallipoli and other battle sites over the years. Welcome, Haere Mai, and enjoy your stay.

INTRODUCTORY NOTES Weather: April is autumn weather, which means it can be very changeable. Temperatures can fluctuate wildly, from high 20s / low 30s to almost single figures. However, the average should be about 16 degrees Celsius.

Grounds: Grounds will be in good condition without the winter rains. If weather is warm they could be very hard. Multi-studded boots should be adequate for backs (no guarantee), but are unlikely to provide adequate traction for tight forwards. Medium length studs recommended

Game protocol: Most schools in New Zealand have their own haka and it is common practice for the host school to perform the haka for overseas visiting teams. This is meant as a challenge and it is up to the visiting team to accept it as they wish. Generally, the team facing the challenge will line up on their own 10m line and front up. This is seen as the most respectful. Three cheers are performed at the end of the match and players shake hands with the opposition.

Mouthguards: Mouthguards are compulsory at all levels of rugby in New Zealand. The ref will inspect that you have a mouthguard at the start of the game.

Rugby Rules: NZ rules for this age group: - hip binding in the scrums - no lifting in the lineout - scrums may only push 1m

After match Arrangements: There will be limited opportunities to exchange gifts or have a formal aftermatch. If teams wish to make speeches and exchange gifts the best time to do this will either be at the Welcome on Friday evening or the jersey presentation on the Monday.

Ice: Ice for sideline treatment of injuries is available from nearly all service stations and supermarkets. It is recommended that teams bring an insulated container for storing ice at matches.

First Aid: It is not compulsory to have a first aid officer at every game as it is in Australia. Initial first aid is generally administered by coaching and/or management staff. Emergency services are available for more serious injuries. The emergency number in New Zealand is 111. There are after-hours medical services available in all main centres. Total Rugby will assist with coordinating medical services including physiotherapy. It is expected that tour groups will have their own travel insurance to cover medical expenses. Operators of tourist services have their own policies regarding health and safety and issues arising should be managed directly with them.

Equipment: Total Rugby has a number of training balls available. Please make an early request for other specific equipment if required as it is possible to source a range of gear.

Laundry: Coin operated laundry facilities are available at your accommodation

Meals: Buffet Breakfasts are included daily at your accommodation, lunches are packed and are provided at your accommodation to be collected each day as you leave breakfast. Dinner on your first night is BBQ, on your second night dinner is buffet style at your hotel. No dinner is included for your final tour night

Security/valuables: This is your own responsibility. Valuables have been stolen before. Please never assume that it will be okay to leave valuables unattended or gear rooms unlocked. Every attempt will be made to assist you with your own security.

Itinerary Times: All the times shown on this itinerary have been booked and confirmed with the accommodation providers and activity operators. For meal time changes please liaise directly with the hotel. If you wish to change timings for any activities or find you are running behind schedule please contact Total Rugby so that we can inform the operator

Liaison: Total Rugby staff will be available 24 hours. Please use the cell phone numbers on this page. Our staff will not always be with you during your activities but we will check in with you each day, either in the evening to discuss the days events and go over the next day, or in the morning.

Luggage: Due to coach luggage capacity it is requested that each person is limited to one suitcase and one carry-on bag. If your luggage is going to exceed this please advise Total Rugby prior to your arrival.

Rugby Boots: New Zealand has very strict biosecurity regulations, during your flight please complete the Passenger Arrival Card supplied by the airline with care and ensure rugby boots are clean prior to your departure.

Emergency and Risk Management: Total Rugby have an Emergency Management Plan that you will have a copy of. Staff will take you through this and ask for a sign off.

FRIDAY 24 APRIL SYDNEY/ CHRISTCHURCH

1420 Arrive into Christchurch. On clearing customs and immigration formalities you will be met and welcomed by Total Rugby staff who will assist with your coach transfer to your accommodation

Check in to The Garden Hotel where accommodation is confirmed for 3

nights.

The Garden Hotel 110 Marshland Road

Shirley, Christchurch

Phone: 03 385 3132

1730 Transfer by coach for Welcome Function/BBQ dinner at Christchurch Boys

High School.

Special Guests

Sam Whitelock

One of 4 Whitelock brothers in the current Crusaders squad, Sam has been an integral part of the Crusaders since his debut in 2010. Standing 68 he plays lock. Sam was part of the world championship winning team, the Baby All Blacks, at the 2008 IRB Junior World Championship. He impressed All Black selectors enough to make his debut for the national side in 2010, scoring two tries in his first match against Ireland. In 2011 he was selected for the All Blacks World Cup Squad and started every game, except for the first pool match. He was a starting member of the All Black squad in 2012, losing only one game for the season. In 2013 he was an integral member of the All Blacks that went through undefeated over the entire international season. A first for any side in the professional era. He played 11 tests in 2014.

Provincial Caps 19Super Caps 78Test Caps 62Test Debut 2010 v Ireland Test Points 20 (4t)

Ryan Crotty

Ryan earned his first start for the Crusaders in 2009 against the Western Force and scored his first Super Rugby try early in that match..

He was selected for the Junior All Blacks in 2009. He was also a member of the successful New Zealand Under-20 team at the Junior World Championship in Wales in 2011 and captained the team against Ireland.

He made his debut for the All Blacks, in the 4729 win against Australia in Sydney on 17 August 2013. He scored the match winning try against Ireland at the end of the All Blacks Northern Tour to secure a 100% match winning year for the team.

In the 2014 Super Rugby season, Ryan took over as captain for many of the games due to captain Kieran Read being injured.

Canterbury caps 54Crusader caps 82

Test caps 13

2000 Return by coach to The Garden Hotel

SATURDAY 25 APRIL CHRISTCHURCH

0730 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunches at breakfast

0915 Transfer by coach to Christchurch Boys High School for todays Anzac Day Commemoration Service. Please take training gear with you as your coaching session will be after lunch. Location: either CBHS or Hagley Park - depends on the local competition draw.

1000 Christchurch Boys High School tradition of armed service goes back to 1883. There is a shrine at school dedicated to those who fought in the wars since. The ANZAC service at CBHS has a very strong tradition within the school and the city in general. This year will be especially significant with a large marquee being erected to provide cover for guests.

1300 This afternoon a 2 hour Total Rugby Training Session will be conducted with 2 elite level Canterbury Coaches held at Hagley Park (15 minute walk from CBHS).

Jason Holland: Jason was appointed the backs coach for

the Canterbury team in 2013 where they won the national competition for the 6th consecutive year. He was again the backs coach for the Canterbury team and also coached the Crusader Knights development team in 2014. Jason hails from Taranaki in the North Island and was a rugby and Cricket representative. He left for the UK in 1999. He played 102 caps for Munster and followed on with the club as the video analyst and backs coach. He has a huge amount of playing experience and his coaching experience is such that he has just been appointed the backs coach for the Hurricanes in 2016.

Hugh Galvan

Senior Lecturer of Sport Coaching and Physical Education at University of Canterbury College of Education. Massey Rugby Practicum top graduate 2001. Canterbury Under 19 Head Coach 2006, 2007, 2008. Coached Div 3 National Provincial Championship 2003, 2004 International Rugby Board (IRB) Coach Trainer for the Pacific/Asia 2006 - 2015 (2 in NZ)

New Zealand Rugby Union Resource Coach 2006, - 2015. NZRU Massey Rugby Practicum Course Facilitator.Canterbury B Provincial (forward Coach). 2010 - 2013.Hugh has been working with the Samoan side where they played the Springboks in the International Quadrangular final in 2013 and Italy, Tonga and Fiji in 2014. He is currently with the Manu Samoa coaching group going to the World Cup this year and also preparing the team for a historic home game against the ABs. His key role is analysing oppositions.Specialises in coach development, establishing culture - visions and values, long term planning.

1515 Return to your accommodation by coach

1730 Early buffet dinner at your hotel

1815 Coach transfer to AMI Stadium for this evenings Super Rugby match

1935 CRUSADERS VS BLUES The Crusaders play the Blues on Anzac Day in 2015, and this adds to the overall occasion and history of this match. This battle between two New Zealand heavyweights will be a highlight of the season.

SUNDAY 26 APRIL CHRISTCHURCH

0730 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunches at breakfast

0830 Depart by coach for Christchurch Boys High School, venue for todays rugby.

Christchurch Boys High School is one of the leading boys schools in the City and one of the top rugby schools in New Zealand. They have produced 47 All Blacks, second only to Auckland Grammar. There is a hall of memorabilia that is well worth a look in the main building. There are 5 Old Boys in the current Crusaders squad and 6 who played in the 2014 All Blacks squad.

1000 MATCH 1 Vs Christchurch RFC U13

1300 MATCH 2 Vs Christchurch Barbarians

1520 Coach transfer to Jellie Park Aquatic Centre for pool recovery session . Two lanes have been booked Group Leader to present voucher

1700 Return to The Garden Hotel

Dinner is your own arrangements today

MONDAY 27 APRIL CHRISTCHURCH/SYDNEY

0730 Breakfast at your accommodation. Please pick up your packed lunches at breakfast. Then check out

0900 Depart by coach for Christchurch Boys High School, venue for todays rugby

1030 MATCH 3 Vs Christchurch Boys High School U13

1200 Award Ceremony/Wrap Up Function

1300 Transfer to Christchurch International Airport

1555 Depart Christchurch

Your tour arrangements terminate We wish you a safe journey home