Taha Kemara is another product of Hamilton Boys’ High. He captained the first XV side to the school’s 14th win of the Super 8 in 2021. His performance then earned him a spot in the New Zealand Secondary Schools team.

Staying connected to his home roots, Taha has been part of the Waikato NPC side since 2022.

After an impressive debut season for the Crusaders in 2023, Taha was selected for the New Zealand U20 side; putting points on the board in all four games, then debuted for the Māori All Blacks in 2024.

“I would say he’s probably the most naturally gifted 10 I’ve played with. If he keeps working on his game, the world’s his oyster,” – team mate James O’Connor.