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Cayle Manu went from SPC to start at Nudgee in 2017, played in two GPS premiership winning teams at NC as well as playing Qld and Aust Schoolboys in 2018. Jangela Bennett went from SPLC to NC at the same time with the same result , except played Baa-baas . Think you would call that reasonably...

Agree , Pasitoa is a long term 12 .

Pasitoa and Connolly from the starting team + Vella and I think Albert from the bench are in year 11 . Could be more? May not matter though in years to come with the move to U18s , still mostly schoolboys this year , but imagine that will change in future years .

Like the forward pack , would have 12&13 the other way round and maybe Duncan at 15 . Think the fullback spot will depend on who ends up at 12&13.

Think Tate’s ball running instincts make him a bit more of a threat and that might take a little more pressure off Hamish at 10 as the primary playmaker. As mentioned above also has a more established combination with Hamish . I like that his ball running keeps the close channel defenders...

^ or c) don't have the money to pay anyone else

Replay's now up on rugby.com.au Indoor facility , looks like they are playing on an oversized basketball court/ school gym, would have been a nice respite from the conditions outside.

Big win overnight 70-0 , well done !

Agree Pasitoa and Connolly were two of the best. Thought the 7 was again very strong, couple of turnovers at crucial times that took momentum away from the Irish when they were looking threatening. Reimer strong also , but gave away a few penalties, the 7 & 8 were stand outs for me. Both a year...

Explains why he isn't in the UK. Good luck to him, fine young fella, the Crusaders Academy is quite an achievement. He was originally named in the Reds U20s squad , obviously took the NZ option. Sadly doesn't say much for our pathways, or was he always heading back to NZ?

Cheers Reg , bit of a boil over look forward to seeing the replay once it hits rugby.com.au Does anyone know what happened to Bailey Tau-Tau? Thought he made the tour squad , no game yet ?

^Did you find a team list for the Munster game Reg? Looked similar to the staring team against NZ with the exception of the back row and swapping the 10s around.

Just had a look at the replay of the Aussie Schoolboys v Munster. Interesting to see Pasitoa got the starting spot over Gordon, probably a reflection of where they finished the GPS season ?

Typos I’d suggest, both the “tests” are against U18 national teams. The whole idea of us including non schoolboys was to bring us in line with other countries. Most the UK teams have been U18 academy teams for a little while now.

At this level they should all be able to tackle, the "difficulty" with 13 is choosing who you should tackle, definitely not as simple as rushing up hard and just tackling the bloke on your outside shoulder, decisions need to be made and that's where defensive patterns, communication and "staying...

We just need to pick our best possible team regardless of where they are playing their rugby . Australia doesn’t have the depth to not pick talent playing OS , nor does RA have the cash to keep all of our up and coming talent ( possible futures stars ) playing rugby here in Australia . Look at...

The itinerary can be found on the Australian Schools Rugby website in the News section , story on the 1st of Sept has the full tour dates and games . Not sure about streaming , most likely on rugby.com.au , but just guessing really.

Tupou needs to have a big preseason, he's put on some weight while away with the wallabies Makes you wonder what they get up to in camp , a few of them including TT came back heavy from the July Tests. A buffet at every team meeting maybe?

Quite a few people think there already is a better #7 in the country , they just have him playing at #8.

Think the main issue with Hooper's 5 year contract is what it potentially does for any up and coming 7 in the country, take the Liam Gill option and head OS as you feel the pathway at home is blocked. Bit different with an up and comer who is not considered top of the food chain. ( assuming he...