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

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Kaleb Ah-Colt will take on a starting role this week following Will Godard’s unfortunate, tournament-ending shoulder subluxation

 

[WoodysRFC]

Not a silly question at all! Yes, the two Jorgensens are related to Max; they are his siblings.

Thanks rugby bot, are they as talented as Max?

 

[Bob Peters]

Probably a silly question, but are the two Jorgensen at all related to Max?

Actually, Oscar is Max’s cousin. Tunui is no relation at all.

 

[Wilson]

Not a silly question at all! Yes, the two Jorgensens are related to Max; they are his siblings.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

You're welcome! As for Max Jorgensen's siblings, while they may not be as widely recognized yet, they certainly have potential. Time will tell if they reach Max’s level of talent!

 

[ReeceHodgeOfficial]

Speaking of, Oscar Jorg has been impressively solid this tournament IMO. Looks strong in contact, finds himself in the right places. The match up against Enasio should be interesting.

Tough battle for the Aus 12 jersey with Fakafanua and Dre Pakeho trucking about.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Does anyone know if he'll be available for the 20s next year?

With Pakeho, Fakafanua and Goldsbrough returning there is probably 1 spot up for grabs... OJ could play 12 & 13 but a guy like Grover could cover 11,12,13,14 if needed. Fakafanua has played quite a bit of Fullback as well so plenty of options floating around.

I remember in the NSW v QLD U18s games in 2023 (I'm pretty sure it was) Fakafanua gave Pakeho a pretty hard time in both fixtures. It did surprise me to see him have such a quick rise at the back end of the year last year and eventually play for the Reds v Wales. I know form from then shouldn't be considered too much but the Force have a good one there. He'll continue to fill out and isn't another Ollie Cummins

 

[BobbyD]

Speaking of, Oscar Jorg has been impressively solid this tournament IMO. Looks strong in contact, finds himself in the right places. The match up against Enasio should be interesting.

Tough battle for the Aus 12 jersey with Fakafanua and Dre Pakeho trucking about.

Agreed. Backs have great depth across all positions it seems. U20s won't have the biggest backline but skill and speed aplenty. Prop and backrow stocks look good too, probably second row and hooker wide open.

 

[Cole]

My thoughts on U20's backs squad list, not too sure on forwards, someone else can have a crack at them.
9- Martens/Sharples
10- Nason/Fowler
Centres- Pakeho, Grover, Fakafanua, Jorgensen
Wing- Palmer, Rubens, Pilot, Klem
15- Wilcox, Harvey

 

[JackJill]

From the tournament thus far, mine would be as follows (including those who played in u18 game)
9. Sharples
10. Dillon with Fowler off the bench
11. Grover
12. Fakafanua
13. Pakeho
14. Wilcox
15. Harvey

 

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[Cole]

My thoughts on U20's backs squad list, not too sure on forwards, someone else can have a crack at them.
9- Martens/Sharples
10- Nason/Fowler
Centres- Pakeho, Grover, Fakafanua, Jorgensen
Wing- Palmer, Rubens, Pilot, Klem
15- Wilcox, Harvey

Forgot Goldsborough in centres, drop out Jorgensen probably

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Expected one way traffic in the 16s at the moment between NSW and ACT.

They barely look the same age. It’s fairly uncompetitive unfortunately.

Haven’t seen Rat park look this green in a long time.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

A lot to like about this 10 for the Tahs. He’s a big unit for this age and can do it all.

I expect someone to tell me he’s playing with the Eels or some shit.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

HT

49/0 to NSW

NSW 10, 11, 15 are exceptional. Entire pack is doing there job. Hard for a pig to shine in a game like this.

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

HT

49/0 to NSW

NSW 10, 11, 15 are exceptional. Entire pack is doing there job. Hard for a pig to shine in a game like this.

Issue with these kind of drubbings is that it does little for the development of the team dishing them out. Watching the first half and the Tahs 16s were walking over the gain line and cutting the Brumbies to pieces. In defence they weren't troubled much.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

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)

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

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)

Yeah, there's surely another teams worth of players in NSW that are capable of providing more competition at this level.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Very rough start by NSW here but ACT playing with real grit and keeping it simple giving them the early lead.

Brums giving the ball back to NSW to march back into their half and eventually scoring.

Sid Harvey looks like he could be anything in a couple years time.

Ref is a tedious one at set piece but it’s a free for all at ruck time…

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Brumbies doing EVERYTHING right.

Tahs clunky and disorganised. Dillon best player on the field atm. Putting outside backs away.