Getting a call up to play for All Blacks Sevens squad while still at high school has inspired his school mates says Rotorua Boy's High School 1^st XV coach Ngarimu Simpkins.

Sir Gordon Tietjens. Photo: File.

Ngarimu says his 1^st XV captain, Isaac Te Aute was an inspirational leader both on and off the field throughout the rugby season. The youngster's reward was a call-up to the All Blacks Sevens squad.

The coach says Isaac has also become an inspiration to his peers at the school.

'For the other boys in the school, the under-14s, 15s and 16s. The younger boys of Raukura, [Isaac] has been really inspirational. We always knew Isaac as a role model and his preparation is second-to-none, with his training ethic and work ethic he sets a really high standard for himself.”

Issac's meteoric rise came to the attention of the national selectors after his feats on the field went viral on the internet.

Now he has been named to play for the All Blacks Sevens this weekend. Following a flawless display from the 19-year-old at this year's secondary schools 1^st XV championships.

This weekend, the Tuhoe and Te Arawa descendant will get the chance to secure his Olympic bid in a six-game series against Australia in Rotorua.

Ngarimu says Isaac will take the opportunity given to him by Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens in his stride.

Isaac is a pretty humble guy. He will look to work hard and give it his best and that's all you can ask for from an athlete.”