The younger sibling of Chanel Harris-Tavita has reportedly joined an NRL team’s academy squad that isn’t the New Zealand Warriors.
Already likened to NRL Hall of Famer Benji Marshall due to his clever step and outstanding attacking skill, Calvin Harris-Tavita is one of the many gifted young athletes emerging from New Zealand.
Still only 17, the youth is excelling in both rugby league and rugby union and was recently selected for the U17s ANZRL team of the Tournament.
A promising halfback, The Daily Telegraph is reporting that he has committed to the Brisbane Broncos, which has allowed him to connect with their Academy program.
Despite recently enrolling in the Broncos Academy, he continues to attend school in New Zealand at the renowned Kings’ College and was lately elevated to their first XV in the 15-man game.
“He is the next Benji Marshall to be honest,” New Zealand Maori rugby league chairman John Devonshire said in 2022 when Calvin was only 13 years old.
“He is that good. I haven’t seen someone as exciting as he is for many, many years.
“Especially as a seven (a halfback).”