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New Zealand Men’s Team

New Zealand Lacrosse is proud to announce the NZ Men’s team selected to represent Aotearoa at the Asia-Pacific Lacrosse Championships, taking place 6–11 January 2026 in Wellington. 🇳🇿🌿

This event also serves as the qualifying tournament for the 2027 World Lacrosse Championships in Japan. The team is excited to compete on home turf, with the goal of earning a place on the world stage.

We also want to acknowledge the support of Inner Circle Lacrosse and OpenRoad Global, whose ongoing support has helped make this campaign possible.

Team:

Bastiaan Banks Armani Martin James Stacey
Murdoch Bech Dante Martin Cayden Taylor
Jackson Bramley Kristofer Nebesky Blake Van Der Maas
Scott Cathcart Sam Nash Max Van Der Maas
John Clayton Henry Oliver Alternatives:
James Gelb Kyle Parker Ben Deverell
Zane Harrison Halen Rasmussen Aneurin Linton
William Loudon Daniel Robertson Mark Seager
Joshua Lyon Elliot Rutherford

Coaching and Support Staff

Head Coach:  Jeremy Rualo Sr.

Assistant Coaches: Nigel Tan, Adam Moore, Andrew McMeekin, Jason D’Alessandro

Manager: Martyn Nash

Physiotherapist: Alex Warrington