Levi Collins offloads to Gabe White, with Jackson Flight in support against Taranaki. Photo by Amy Wilson-White.
After winning only two of their first four matches, the side was unable to match last year's runners-up placing, but won their last three matches on day two of the competition to return home smiling.
The children met All Blacks Ma'a Nonu and Julian Savea, which coach Paul Winders said was a highlight for the pupils.