Tighthead prop Ethan de Groot has had a meteoric rise to the All Blacks squad. Photo: Getty ImagesThose who knew Ethan de Groot were not surprised he made it. De Groot moved to the school from Gore High School to finish his education. Ethan de Groot had played only twice for the Highlanders, both times off the bench, before this season. Thomas first played with de Groot in 2010 in the Southland under-65kg junior team.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 05, 2021 22:18 UTC