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Peter Burge (5)
How do you think the Rebels and Force will go
2024 Super Rugby Under 16 and 19 series (29th Sept - 3rd Nov)
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Steve_Grey
Alfred Walker (16)
I think they will both struggle against NSW, QLD and ACT.
I expect ACT to be competitive, but this year's NSW backs look a league above last year.
BackRow will be key - NSW Durbridge spends a lot of time looking for pilfers often to the detriment of support running and tackling. Interested to see the BackRow contests this year - we really need to find a big mongrel #8 IMO.
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Bob Loudon (25)
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yoursinrugby
Peter Burge (5)
I personally think Durbridge is very predictable on how he hunts for his pilfers and the better teams will be ready to clean him out
For Tahs they’re then down a man in defense
Not taking anything away from him he’s a great player
For Tahs they’re then down a man in defense
Not taking anything away from him he’s a great player
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Could say a similar thing about Luke Reimer for the Brumbies though. If he gets a few pilfers or penalties it changes the game much more. Forces opposition to over commit at ruck time as well.
get what your'e saying though.
get what your'e saying though.
Bullrush
Geoff Shaw (53)
I don't get this.
If the opposition is sending at least one man to clean (often 2) then you aren't a man down in defence.
Steve_Grey
Alfred Walker (16)
It's true - opposition will need to counter his pilfer skills - the flip side is he spends so much time hunting and waiting for the pilfer opportunity, that he is not tackling or counter rucking, which means other players need to do that work for him, and the knock-on effects are tangible.
It works when you are dominant and can play 7 man forwards rugby, but just like last year where NSW U19s tried to play 6 man forwards rugby (#7 and #6 were mostly absent), you get found out against stronger sides.
I think though this year, overall NSW U19s will be too strong, especially in the back line.
Rhino_rugby
Allen Oxlade (6)
You’re spot on about the front row looking solid, but the second row does raise some questions, especially with height considerations. Doyle stepping in at 197cm could definitely give us some versatility, and it’ll be interesting to see how that plays out.
It’s true, those lanky QLD players always seem to pop up out of nowhere—hopefully, we see some emerging talent soon! As for the U18s, Brial and Goldsbrough are great picks; both have shown a lot of promise. Goldsbrough might feel like he’s been around forever, but his experience will be invaluable. It’ll be exciting to see how the selections pan out for the 20s!
Bullrush
Geoff Shaw (53)
Don't know who owns the Rebels IP but the U16 and U18 announcements aren't being done via the Rebel social media like the other franchises. It looks it's done via Rugby Victoria. Whether that means anything, I have no idea lol
Rhino_rugby
Allen Oxlade (6)
Exciting to see the Western Force announcing their U16 and U19 squads for the 2024 season! It's always great to see the young talent coming through the ranks, and these games against the Brumbies will be a good early test. Looking forward to seeing how these players perform and if any future stars emerge from these teams. Should be a solid matchup on Sunday!
Rudderless
Trevor Allan (34)
Bye for QLD
Last team list announced
Melbourne Rebels
Under 16
Under 19
Last team list announced
Melbourne Rebels
Under 16
Under 19
Rudderless
Trevor Allan (34)
With Round 1 this Sunday, I thought I'd repost the Game Day schedule.
All games are LIVE on Stan Sport
Times are AEST
Brumbies v Western Force (VIKINGS PARK)
U16 12.05pm
U19 2.05pm
Waratahs v Rebels (LEICHHARDT OVAL)
U16 11.35am
U19 1.35pm
All games are LIVE on Stan Sport
Times are AEST
Brumbies v Western Force (VIKINGS PARK)
U16 12.05pm
U19 2.05pm
Waratahs v Rebels (LEICHHARDT OVAL)
U16 11.35am
U19 1.35pm
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Don’t really know what to make of these games tbh.
It’s not competitive but I guess coaches want to see your team not go down to their opposition but play your game?
It’s not competitive but I guess coaches want to see your team not go down to their opposition but play your game?
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
@Steve_Grey you made the comment Sidney Harvey and it was a good one.
There’s a player that just looks a class above even his team mates. Guys that always have time.
Rebels have a few decent prospects. The 8 is a big body who goes alright. 6 an athletic 6 and 14 looks nimble.
There’s a player that just looks a class above even his team mates. Guys that always have time.
Rebels have a few decent prospects. The 8 is a big body who goes alright. 6 an athletic 6 and 14 looks nimble.
Steve_Grey
Alfred Walker (16)
Haven't had a chance to see the U19s NSW Game - but that said, Sid Harvey is pure class. Watched him play many times for Easts Colts and he is cool as a cucumber - time seems to stand still when he has the ball.
IMO, we need a big dynamic #8 and a real grunt of a #6 to emerge from these games - I sense that is what we have been missing in U20s this year - they might even be out there, just not spotted yet.
BobbyD
Allen Oxlade (6)
Solid Waratahs u19 performance over Rebels 78-20.
Hard to make much of it all till they play QLD and Brumbies. Again, the outside backs, especially Grover and Palmer, were just way too quick and skilful. Absolutely electric.
Forwards just too fit for the Rebels who had some big bodies that just couldn’t cope with multi-phase play. O’Kane and Goddard really good up front. Second rowers Girle and Mangelsdorf, as well as Durbidge in 7, were busy all day.
That captain Doyle at number 8 just looks an absolute monster in size and all-round ability for this age group. The Academy boys say he ran a 4:39 Bronco time last week, which is freakish for a 6’6” and 110kg body. No wonder Dan McKellar wants to fast-track him.
Great direction overall from Fowler at 10 and Harvey at 15. What great rugby IQ and ability those two have. To think they both come from the same Narrabri age group teams! With Sharples due back next game, those three working with such three-quarter speed at their disposal will prove a huge difference for the games to come.
Hard to make much of it all till they play QLD and Brumbies. Again, the outside backs, especially Grover and Palmer, were just way too quick and skilful. Absolutely electric.
Forwards just too fit for the Rebels who had some big bodies that just couldn’t cope with multi-phase play. O’Kane and Goddard really good up front. Second rowers Girle and Mangelsdorf, as well as Durbidge in 7, were busy all day.
That captain Doyle at number 8 just looks an absolute monster in size and all-round ability for this age group. The Academy boys say he ran a 4:39 Bronco time last week, which is freakish for a 6’6” and 110kg body. No wonder Dan McKellar wants to fast-track him.
Great direction overall from Fowler at 10 and Harvey at 15. What great rugby IQ and ability those two have. To think they both come from the same Narrabri age group teams! With Sharples due back next game, those three working with such three-quarter speed at their disposal will prove a huge difference for the games to come.
Bob Peters
Peter Burge (5)
Good summary Bobby. Brumbies got over the Force 53-23 in the other game. Although not overly impressive, the Brumbies did enough to be there or thereabouts and the Force did some good things but just lost concentration in 10 minute blocks where the Brums would score 12-14 points each time.
By the way, if that 4:39 Bronco time is correct that is ridiculous. Richie McCaw was celebrated for once running a 4:50!
By the way, if that 4:39 Bronco time is correct that is ridiculous. Richie McCaw was celebrated for once running a 4:50!
Rudderless
Trevor Allan (34)
Results
U16 19-18 to Force
U19 53-23 to Brumbies
Waratahs won both
U16 104-0
U19 78-20
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Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
The focus here is understandably on the good work from Fakafanua to power through and score, but how about the hit from the Brumby in the black head gear? Hits him so hard he knocks him out of frame!