2024 Super Rugby Under 16 and 19 series (29th Sept - 3rd Nov)

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ACT Brumbies U19s Match Report

The U19s would start red-hot as they looked to dethrone the Waratahs at home, in just one minute of play the Brumbies would manage to nab a beautifully executed five pointer as number 10 Joe Dillon floated a pass over to winger Silas Pilot for the opening score on the right touchline.

Following their opening try, the Brumbies would then camp themselves on their own defensive line having to withstand an attacking onslaught by the Waratahs. After countless brave efforts from the ACT side they finally turned away the home side to escape their own 22. After a relentless 10 minutes, the Brumbies finally would have a scrum penalty to get the ball in hand once again.

In the 22nd minute the Waratahs would break the stalemate through number eight Eamon Doyle crashing over the line just one phase after a line break up the right sideline. Following a conversion by Sid Harvey, Waratahs would take a narrow 7-5 lead.

The two point lead would be a short lived advantage for the Waratahs however as the ACT boys would respond almost immediately, heading up the other end of the field and setting up a long-lasting rolling maul. The effort would prove a perfect setup for Lipina Ata to show his brute strength and barrel over the line leaving multiple blue jerseys in his wake.

In the 31st minute, Lachlan Smith would put his pure pace to work, darting upfield 40 metres and looking certain to score before a Waratahs Brendan Palmer would make the tackle but fail to release the ball and receive a yellow card for his troubles. Capitalising on the advantage, the Brumbies would score in the very next play through recently signed top-grader Shane Wilcox summing up a short side with a try of his own.

The visitors would continue to make the most of their one-man advantage with a second try to Wilcox in the 40th minute after slick hands in the mid-field sent the fullback away once again. Converted by Sam McLachlan the Brumbies would head into half-time with a 22-7 lead.

In the 47th minute the Waratahs would cross through winger Tom Klem in the right corner making the most of early possession from a scrum.

The 52nd minute is where the Brumbies tireless work would pay off once again, after pinning the Tahs' in their own end Bailey Buesnel would manage a charge down before recollecting the ball and strolling the remaining 15 metres to score. Converted again by McLachlan the ACT side would lead 29-14 after 53 minutes of play.

Buesnel's effort would prove the final blow in a 29-14 win in Sydney.

ACT Brumbies 29 (Tries: Silas Pilot, Lipina Ata, Shane Wilcox 2, Bailey Buesnel; Conversions: Sam McLachlan 2) def. NSW Waratahs 14 (Tries: Eamon Doyle, Tom Klem; Conversions: Sid Harvey 4)

What a weird match report. All past conditional? Would it happen or not?

 

[Rudderless]

What a weird match report. All past conditional? Would it happen or not?

U16’s is here as well

Brumbies trade blows with Waratahs as U19s emerge winners and U16s defeated

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[griffins]

Wilcox living back up to his reputation which is good news for him and the forum

 

[Steve_Grey]

What a showing by the Brums.

Forwards stifled NSW at every moment not letting anyone outside 12 do anything for NSW.

Dillon pulled the strings to perfection,

Gotta be a few side eyes amongst NSW admin that he was named for NSW initially then you assume let go play for ACT when they asked/picked.

Very disappointed for NSW - sadly also happened last year for U19s where some better players weren't included. It is great though for the system overall, that ACT managed to scoop him up and provide a platform for his skills.

 

[Steve_Grey]

Wilcox living back up to his reputation which is good news for him and the forum

Agreed - good competition between him and Harvey going forward at #15.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Starting to see Wilcox as a very useful utility option tbh for A.

That’s not saying he couldn’t start but he has the ability to cover 10,11,14,15. As of right now my 10 would be Dillon and 15 Harvey.

Very disappointed for NSW - sadly also happened last year for U19s where some better players weren't included. It is great though for the system overall, that ACT managed to scoop him up and provide a platform for his skills.

Can only imagine the chip on the shoulder for most of that group that come from NSW. Can’t teach that drive.

Same Brums coach as last year? Deserves huge praise for the talent ID ability and game planning.

 

[yoursinrugby]

knowing some of these boys at Brumbies and Rebels they don’t have a chip on their shoulder they are just excited to play

 

[Steve_Grey]

knowing some of these boys at Brumbies and Rebels they don’t have a chip on their shoulder they are just excited to play

Agreed - the opportunity to display ones skills is the key - add some extra spice of course vs the team that didn't want you, never hurts though ;-) .

 

[WoodysRFC]

Think the argument has to be made in the 16s that NSW should split and field 2 sides.

Bring them down even a little bit and get at least 2 good games in them v QLD and NSW (other side)

That, or tour NZ.

 

[JackJill]

Joe Dillon is the most talented and promising 10 in this country.

Genuinely a triple threat, a rare hybrid that a lot of these 10s coming through do not possess. I'll tell you what as well, that Tahs 10 in the 16s is a highlight reel as well.

 

[Cockatoo Run]

Why should we be surprised a Brumbies team could put together a clinical performance like that vs the Tahs in the 19s? Their heavy loss vs the Reds was a major aberration and there is a good team there which was on full display today.

Brumbies front row were dominant in all facets. Apa showed he is the best No. 2 around. If Baxter continues to develop and put on some bulk he could be anything. Ryan at No. 7 arguably the best forward on the field with so many involvements. Smith and Dillon at 9-10 easily outpointed their opposites and bossed the game. Wilcox probably only shaded by Dillon as the best back on the park.

Waratahs front 5 and 9-10-12 combo unfortunately all way off in their combinations today. Grover certainly came out with some credit out of the backline. Waratahs rely way too much on the 8 and 15 to make things happen when things aren't working. Although both did some things today that show they can be a class above everyone else, they also both made some uncharacteristic errors and the Waratahs didn't really have anyone else who stepped up to make things happen.

It's a cruel fate for the Waratahs after one poor showing, but it's now almost certainly to be a Brumbies vs Reds final.

 

[Steve_Grey]

Why should we be surprised a Brumbies team could put together a clinical performance like that vs the Tahs in the 19s? Their heavy loss vs the Reds was a major aberration and there is a good team there which was on full display today.

Brumbies front row were dominant in all facets. Apa showed he is the best No. 2 around. If Baxter continues to develop and put on some bulk he could be anything. Ryan at No. 7 arguably the best forward on the field with so many involvements. Smith and Dillon at 9-10 easily outpointed their opposites and bossed the game. Wilcox probably only shaded by Dillon as the best back on the park.

Waratahs front 5 and 9-10-12 combo unfortunately all way off in their combinations today. Grover certainly came out with some credit out of the backline. Waratahs rely way too much on the 8 and 15 to make things happen when things aren't working. Although both did some things today that show they can be a class above everyone else, they also both made some uncharacteristic errors and the Waratahs didn't really have anyone else who stepped up to make things happen.

It's a cruel fate for the Waratahs after one poor showing, but it's now almost certainly to be a Brumbies vs Reds final.

I tend to agree - I think no shock that ACT beat NSW (ACT beat NSW U19s twice last year) - my surprise is the margin of victory.

I like NSW #15 Harvey a lot going forward - but defence exposed somewhat today. Don't need to kneejerk and drop him, just an area to work on.

NSW may not make the finals, which is the harsh reality of 4 game rugby. That said - these boys need to learn pressure rugby as soon as possible, and losing is a valuable lesson.

 

[Rudderless]

Western Force U16s

Starters;
Dozion Laupama (c) (Kalamunda Districts), Ben Ridgewell (Joondalup Brothers),
Cruise Morrison (Southern Lions),
Leeson Tiakia (Joondalup Brothers),
Bareek Kleine-Deters Ausage (Southern Lions),
Joel Ockenden (Rockingham),
RJ Van Der Merwe (vc) (Rockingham), Rhymen Tusi (USQ Saints),
Juan Pablo Martin Coria (Joondalup Brothers),
Archie Elton (Wests Scarborough),
Chase Bunce (vc) (Cottesloe),
Fatani Fatanitavake (Kalamunda Districts), Michael Turukawa (Nedlands),
Leighay-Jade Tauranga (Southern Lions), Ashton Williams (Cottesloe)

Reserves; Luke Scheepers (Nedlands),
Dylan Francis (Nedlands),
Khan Corbett-Gagamoe (Rockingham), Kordel Wharepapa (Southern Lions),
James Aleni (Nedlands),
Luke Wessels (Scotch College),
Cyrus Cullen (Nedlands),
Jacob Scoon (Southern Lions)

Western Force U19s

Starters;
Cooper North (Palmyra),
Ollie Barrett (Bond University/Fortescue Academy),
Xavier Hawira (Palmyra),
Ollie McGinnity (Fortescue Academy),
Josiah Marks (Joondalup Brothers),
Alex Bradley-Moore (UWA),
Jackson Bridges (Wests Scarborough),
Zak Griffiths (Southern Lions),
Tafito Ahki (UQ),
Finn Prass (Fortescue Academy),
Peni Naqau (Southern Lions/Fortescue Academy),
Boston Fakafanua (c) (Fortescue Academy),
Oakley Pearce (Joondalup Brothers/Fortescue Academy),
Vaughn Robson (Nedlands),
Kade Davis (Wanneroo)

Reserves;
Luke Megson (Scotch College),
Daniel Christodoulou (West Harbour),
Zane Wesley (Wanneroo),
Billy Turnbull (Cottesloe/Fortescue Academy), Felix Cooper (Wests Scarborough),
Tunui (Wanneroo),
Henry James (Fortescue Academy),
Tevita Ali-Benet Alatini (Palmyra

 

[Love2Scrum]

Good to see Simon Cron running the water here in Perth.

 

[Wilson]

Reds scoring some worldies in the first half of the u19s both before and after the heavens opened. Have had the ball on a string at times. Doing everything they need to keep their future in their hands next week. Leading 33-5 at half time (5 tries to 1).

 

[Wilson]

Here's just one of them:

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[Wilson]

2 tries a piece for a much more even 2nd half, but the Reds get the bonus point win they needed with a 45 - 17 win. Lineout looks to be their Achilles heel right now, particularly combined with some lees than perfect discipline.

A bonus point win next week will see them finish on top of the table and guarantee them a final vs the Brumbies. Anything less and they'll have a nervous wait to see how the Force v tahs game finishes.

 

[yoursinrugby]

What’s the current table look like

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Why should we be surprised a Brumbies team could put together a clinical performance like that vs the Tahs in the 19s? Their heavy loss vs the Reds was a major aberration and there is a good team there which was on full display today.

Brumbies front row were dominant in all facets. Apa showed he is the best No. 2 around. If Baxter continues to develop and put on some bulk he could be anything. Ryan at No. 7 arguably the best forward on the field with so many involvements. Smith and Dillon at 9-10 easily outpointed their opposites and bossed the game. Wilcox probably only shaded by Dillon as the best back on the park.

Waratahs front 5 and 9-10-12 combo unfortunately all way off in their combinations today. Grover certainly came out with some credit out of the backline. Waratahs rely way too much on the 8 and 15 to make things happen when things aren't working. Although both did some things today that show they can be a class above everyone else, they also both made some uncharacteristic errors and the Waratahs didn't really have anyone else who stepped up to make things happen.

It's a cruel fate for the Waratahs after one poor showing, but it's now almost certainly to be a Brumbies vs Reds final.

He's a very good player.

Looks like a guy the 7s program should go after right now as well. It's the guys in the middle we lack in 7s and we tend to shove slow/old backs in there.

The 9 position is an interesting one here. Smith was better than Sharples on the weekend who played IMO like a dummy half with a kicking game instead of an attacking threat. It let guys like Ryan get up to Fowler and stunt any play. We do have to find a couple for the 20s and Grover the 9 for the 18s is only in year 11 and I can't imagine them taking a kid still in school.

No reason why the 20s next year won't be able to put out a decent sized pack. Second Row is massive but could shift some people like Doyle in there I think but plenty of Front Row talent and size.

Good to see the pressure and results in the 19s though. Would be a waste of time if it was just a flow on of 16s, 18s, results.

 

[Strewthcobber]

How much of a change is there in each of the teams between 18s and 19s?