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And 1 game does not a commitment fulfil - Burraneer forfeited last Sunday. Who knows whether the Scots boys turned up. In any event, they (2 of 3) have the final 3 rounds only to keep their promise of playing 4 games. 1 of 3, the highest profile of the NSWPSSA brigade, now won't be able to...

Thanks Konbar. Funny how selections work out - only 2 boys from the undefeated Blacktown team and 6 from Hunters Hill. I'm not suggesting any of them are not deserved as I think they are, just suggests that form in one arena does not always translate. Have heard that David Tejcek, Syd 9, has...

Syd 15s won 39-10. Took a few mins for Syd to get into rhythm and Country scored first to make it look like it might be a battle. But once the Syd boys got into a rythym - having had no trial match - they were impressive apart from the line out. Country competed pretty well at the breakdown...

Full marks to the 2 (of 3) Scots boys who, based on sign on sheets from last Sunday, appear to have turned up and honoured their pledge to play for Burraneer U15s post JSCs. Hopefully that will continue for the remaining 3 rounds and they will meet the 4 game requirement to qualify for JSCs...

To clarify - the boy in question was seeking to play U15s for a country team at JSCs and so registered with an U17s team to meet the 4 game qualification, but never played and others forged his signature each week?

Syd U15s Jerseys awarded tonight. Apologies for any oversights - I'm confident that 1-15 are correct, but a little less so with 16-23: Forwards: 1. Will McLennan MNZ#1-new 2. Tangi Mafi MWZ #2-new 3. Angus Bell MNZ #3 4. Liam Jansen Barbarians #5-new 5. Jordan Brown MNZ#5-new 6. Luke Reimer...

So 15As goes to the wire in final round next weekend with Aloys and Waves on 2 losses each and Knox on 1. Assuming A & W win next weekend, it all comes down to Barker v Knox.

@Fightingminer, a bit hard to discern exactly what you are getting at (what benefit is anyone seeking to obtain by registering a lad 2 ages up??) but having your name printed on a team sheet means nothing if a player is not there to sign on. Completed team sheets (with player signatures) get...

@Done That, completely agree with your observations. I would add that at some of the GPS schools that appear most interested in rugby, student attendance at 1st XV matches is also compulsory. But the school may have more of a rugby ethos and hence the boys more engaged/aware of player names...

Thanks Dingasden. Presumably that kicks off @10am?

Agreed. On paper they have quality, depth and (mostly) good recent form across the park. The question will be how quickly they can get into a rhythm and play as a team. The problem Sydney faces each year is a 3 week campaign and no-one to trial against. Country by comparison may not seem as...

Whilst the 14s play at 9am, for some reason the 15s don't until 11.10. Thereafter it's back to back. Anyone have any insights?

Agree. They can't play him for at least 2 weeks based on failed test Sat.

Think you'll find they have been on the team sheet all season - just haven't signed one. I hope I'm wrong and these boys do what they promised - Burraneer could certainly use the help. But the 'stick' of no SJRU reps next year is likely a twig given most GPS boys are happy to rely solely on...

@IS, you gotta love the irony of the one in tears, Masoe, being a loosie. Didn't you play there?!

Inside Shoulder said: ↑ All this banter caused me to think. Although I was a backrower I realised that all my friends were forwards. I have no friends who were backs. There's a message in there. That's because all the forwards would be left alone at the night club IS after the backs had pulled...

Wright is a fantastic attacking player, but if you wanted to combat Kennewell you would want a rock solid defender and I'm not sure Wright would be your optimum choice.

Well done Kyle Devine - made the U15s Syd team and the U16s NSW Schools in the same week. Suspect not many have achieved that previously.

SDW, I would add that there were plenty of GPS boys including from Joeys and Scots competing at Regionals, and one Joeys boy selected in the Sydney side. I suspect you are right that Augs are mostly leaguies these days, though many played Heaven's Game until u13s or so, and I understand that...

Show and go, there were plenty who thought the same thing of the Blacktown team which is undefeated for 2 seasons. Whilst they have got a few in, its no more than some other clubs. The reason? Dominance in one format/forum does not always translate to dominance in another, playing with different...