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Saffas and French looked pretty average in the pool stage and stumbled into the last 8, but they both played well in the QF. Fiji and us have looked the best so far, so a bit unlucky getting them next. Having NZ and Argentina out has certainly blown the whole thing wide open.

Ollie Mccrea, currently with the Junior Wallabies in the 2nd row, and from Easts Colts, is also on his way to France immediately after this next game, with Stade Francais.

Just watched the Junior Wallabies replay. The good: scrum for first 60mins was awesome, HMP is a brilliant footballer, Archie Saunders is lightning, and some excellent multi-phase movements. The not so good: Lineout a shambles the whole game, kick-offs and kick-off receipts, securing own ball...

Why do so many keep thinking GPS and/or Private School rugby is such a big part of the problem. The sad reality is that it is the only thing left standing.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/ra-launch-appeal-as-mud-sticks-for-junior-wallabies-after-ireland-washout-20240710-p5jsfc.html Peter Horne from Rugby Australia has formally appealed the decision to abandon the game due to process not being followed in the decision to cancel the game...

World Rugby website listing a late change for the Junior Wallabies. Aden Ekanayake is out. Not sure if illness, injury or tactical. Eamon Doyle to start at No. 6. Who knows, maybe a much taller and heavier body at blindside in this weather will come in handy. Oniti Finau onto the bench (with the...

Due to the tournament rules, Junior Wallabies only have to win the game to progress to the last four, as teams on level points at the end of the pool phase don't progress on for/against, but who won the 'head to head' game. We can be thankful we got a bonus point vs Italy and Georgia denied...

One Waratahs Academy player in the starting XV. A couple on the bench got 20mins, a couple didn't get on at all.

Big shifts required again from Barrett, Macpherson and Leahy tomorrow. I think they are the only starters for all 3 games? Hope Ollie Mccrea is ok. Seemed serious neck and/or shoulder issue after that red card clean out. I understand they flew Eamon Doyle up as lock/backrow cover. He’s only 18...

Definitely missing Lachie Hooper, Leafi Talataiana, Ollie Mccrea etc through injury which are definitely more experienced and bigger bodies who played in the u20 WC last year. Isaac Rumble (lock) brought in as injury cover is a big fella and he has been playing Shute Shield 1st grade. The are...

Good kicking percentage but on Friday they had a pen 30m out next to the posts and opted for goal. Then ithe ref changed the mark and moved it to 10-15m in from touch and they changed to kick to the corner. Not exactly confidence in the kicker. Unfortunately for Tane, no matter how well he...

Speaking of Colts, it’s bloody good to see Souths colts doing well early doors. Hoping they can continue. Anyone been watching Souths first grade play? I was hoping Joe Barakat would turn things around as he’s a good coach. Do they just not have the cattle?

Correct. Mangelsdorf an excellent player as well with a bright future.

Great recognition for the boys who played well in the recent u18 interstate series, but don’t read too much into it. Last year Joeys had a backrower who was a late bloomer and not on the rep radar, then got injured and missed the first half of the GPS season and therefore the rep season. He...

Bowen will be in the 10 jersey soon enough. Only just out of 20’s and is a terrific director of traffic and strong basics. Besides, looking forward to the early-mid 1990’s revisited with Lynagh wearing 10 for the Reds and Bowen in 10 for the Tahs! Never play the same position as your famous...

Yesterday’s result: Brumby Runners 15 Waratahs ‘A’ 14 Brumbies led 12-0 and their scrum and lineout were functioning very well compared to the Tahs. Waratahs made some changes and got parity or better back at scrum and line out and with some possession got ahead 14-12. Brums got a late penalty...

I’m more worried about the risk of our u18-u20 talent going to France. In the French system if an overseas player enters a club academy system before he turns 20 he is not considered an import. Makes it a worthwhile investment for them. Hence losing the likes of Meafou and Miles years earlier...

Full time Waratahs A 45 Eastwood 26

Half time at Millner Waratahs A 26 Eastwood 0 Waratahs backs too sharp. Woodies forwards hanging in there well.

Awful post. Have you actually seen him play? Played very, very well for Newington 1st XV in Year 11. The kid made the GenBlue U18 last year as well and played exceptionally well vs Queensland and got a call up for Australia U18 vs NZ in the second game. And, I'm Joeys aligned but know a decent...