NZ Warriors fullback Joseph Ratcliffe, 17, debuts in Jersey Flegg Cup after successful under-19 season.
The NZ Warriors are showcasing more emerging talent, with promising fullback Joseph Ratcliffe gearing up for his Jersey Flegg Cup (under-21) debut this Saturday against Canberra at the Collegians Sporting Complex in Wollongong.
At just over 17 years old, Ratcliffe, a student from Palmerston North Boys' High School, is building on his success from last year's Harold Matthews Cup grand final.
His development accelerated this year when he debuted for the under-19 team in the SG Ball Cup, participating in the last six games and scoring two tries.
Now, he is moving up to the under-21 team, following in the footsteps of 2024 Harold Matthews teammate Jack Thompson, who made his Jersey Flegg debut last week.