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Not unreasonable, but WHY is there basically ZERO marketing/PR around this fixture?? No squad/hype announcements for either RA/Reds/Waratahs that I can unearth… state rep pathways are a huge advantage Union has but no one amplifying it??

Still nothing and kick off in less than 72hrs!?

Even being nervous of the repercussions as a Knox supporter, as the younger age groups are currently struggling before recruitment seems to help), I hope for the long term health of the code that a decent weighting of ranking points is given to the younger age groups…. Will hopefully then...

Following! Asked same questions a few weeks ago but also can’t find anywhere ; perhaps they’re waiting for a few dual code kids to commit either way?

Nailed. It. Hear Hear! Some real green shoots out there in "coaching focus starting earlier", but not enough

yes here was last years: http://www.cas.nsw.edu.au/cas-u16s-rugby-team-announced/

are the dates of the upcoming March (?) 2025 NSW V QLD U18 academy series games at least published anywhere?

I was referring to the “Academy Series” of 2 games to be shortly played, I’ve heard a few names picked (with many not due to committing to league Harold Matts and SG Ball) and training underway …. Last year they picked the top (perceived at the time) players and then announced the PONI squad…...

Any insights into the Reds and Waratahs U18s squads that have formed to play shortly?

Some earlier predictions here: wonder if the OPs (like me!) have any changed thoughts? https://greenandgoldrugby.com/community/threads/cas-rugby-2025.19722/

A regular pathway for the likes of Barker, Waverley, Newington and Kings….

It’s been a battle of 2 over the last 8 years; Barker & Waverley with cycles of recruitment seemingly being the difference….. with the completion starting earlier and then the ISA/CAS rounds last it could be different

Woah! Some amazing selections ….. very surprised for a lot of u17s who have been jumped by u16s…..

any visability of the opposition team (Waratahs u17s)?

thoughts?? Australia U16 Squad Agapetos Lote-Felo (QLD Reds, The Southport School, Gold Coast Eagles) Aidan Wunsch (ACT Brumbies, Daramalan College) Alfie Bowman (QLD Reds, Anglican Church Grammar School) Aston Weir (NSW Waratahs, The Scots College, Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club) Bareek...

Shout out to John Rownes; an amazing innings heading up Rugby at Knox. Couldn’t meet a nicer bloke who treated every player (and wider stakeholders) with kindness and care regardless of team and age. Enjoy the Long Service Leave JR

Both; came from UK two years ago with lengthy rugby experience and has been involved in u14s & teaching at Knox since.

John Oakes

One trend that has been prevalent of late, starts early and has huge implications in the future tho; rep selectors picking kids who haven’t/don’t want to play front row in the hope they can be “coached up” and will grow….