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

[Rudderless]

Can anyone answer why the Aus 18s are playing during the Super Rugby 19s tournament. Surely the vast majority of these guys would potentially be available looking to play in this as well.

The Aust u18’s played 2 games in NZ just days apart, similar to the Aust Schoolboys who played 2 games just days apart in Fiji.
For the vast majority of these boys they now turn their attention to HSC examinations starting 15th October.

With the U19 Comp, it has 3 games to go (many involving interstate flights) finishing up on 3rd Nov. That and the fact there are plenty of quality 19yr olds fighting for spots without the need to push boys up a year group.

 

[Rhino_rugby]

Can anyone answer why the Aus 18s are playing during the Super Rugby 19s tournament. Surely the vast majority of these guys would potentially be available looking to play in this as well.

Good question! It does seem odd. You’d think many U18s would want the chance to step up and play in the U19s tournament. Maybe it's a scheduling oversight or they're prioritizing different development pathways for each group