IRB U/20 Tournament and Oz Squad

[Tordah]

You know you're owned when you get a penalty inside oppo half with nothing to play but pride but kick the ball out with zero points on the scoreboard.

 

[qwerty51]

Beat Fiji 50-25

Eddie Bredenhann	Try	05:00	1
Eddie Bredenhann	Con	06:00	1
Michael Hooper (C) 	Try	09:00	1
Eddie Bredenhann 	Con	09:00	1
Jarrad Butler	        Try	16:00	1
Eddie Bredenhann	Con	16:00	1
Ted Postal 	        Try	28:00	1
Eddie Bredenhann      MissCon	28:00	1
Damon Anderson          Try	40:00	1
Eddie Bredenhann	Con	40:00	1
Siliva Siliva	        Try	01:00	2
Eddie Bredenhann      MissCon	01:00	2
Jacob Woodhouse         Try	12:00	2
Eddie Bredenhann      MissCon	12:00	2
Blake Enever       	Try	17:00	2
Eddie Bredenhann	Con	17:00	2

Defence ain't great.

 

[waves]

Beat Fiji 50-25

Eddie Bredenhann	Try	05:00	1
Eddie Bredenhann	Con	06:00	1
Michael Hooper (C) 	Try	09:00	1
Eddie Bredenhann 	Con	09:00	1
Jarrad Butler	        Try	16:00	1
Eddie Bredenhann	Con	16:00	1
Ted Postal 	        Try	28:00	1
Eddie Bredenhann      MissCon	28:00	1
Damon Anderson          Try	40:00	1
Eddie Bredenhann	Con	40:00	1
Siliva Siliva	        Try	01:00	2
Eddie Bredenhann      MissCon	01:00	2
Jacob Woodhouse         Try	12:00	2
Eddie Bredenhann      MissCon	12:00	2
Blake Enever       	Try	17:00	2
Eddie Bredenhann	Con	17:00	2

Defence ain't great.

25 against Fiji after watching NZ they might want to just focus on defence next couple matches no doubt they have the fire power.

 

[tigerland12]

After watching the first 20 of NZ vs Wales....fuckin hell. You know you're in for a hiding when the opposition tighthead throws a 20m cut out pass to complete a 60m try haha

 

[Blue]

After watching the first 20 of NZ vs Wales....fuckin hell. You know you're in for a hiding when the opposition tighthead throws a 20m cut out pass to complete a 60m try haha

News just in. Wales sent their Netball team by accident.

 

[Upright]

News just in. Wales sent their Netball team by accident.

No it just reflects the nil relationship between under age rugby and full international rugby. Enjoy it kids.

 

[Ash]

How is there nil relationship? Surely a consistently strong U20s team will flow onto a strong national team (and not to mention into a strong club comp) in future years?

 

[qwerty51]

Should just play Aus vs NZ final now.

 

[PaarlBok]

Should just play Aus vs NZ final now.

No Bokkies? Thought they played a tad better against Ierland last night. Not there yet but we'll probably see the best of them against England. Goosen was great last night, you never can count him with a dominating pack out. Last night he slotted another beauty of a dropgoal and look like the complete package. Also like the look of Etsebet and Carr.

 

[qwerty51]

No Bokkies? Thought they played a tad better against Ierland last night. Not there yet but we'll probably see the best of them against England. Goosen was great last night, you never can count him with a dominating pack out. Last night he slotted another beauty of a dropgoal and look like the complete package. Also like the look of Etsebet and Carr.

Probably called it early, will have to see them against England. Weren't that impressive against Ireland, but I was impressed by the skills execution, they played exactly like the Springboks. Wide passes to strong forward runners.

 

[Lee Grant]

The Kiwis were damned impressive. Usually I don't watch these games by the boys in black thrashing another side, excepting in fast forward, but it was compelling viewing. The mania of backing up the ball carrier was a joy to watch.

Their forwards have not had to be in top gear yet. Wait until the play off games and see the mania of getting "their" ball back when the other side has it.

They're bloody maniacs. I hope that our youngsters are a bit crazy themselves and try to make things happen in the play offs and don't watch things too much.

 

[Riptide]

Same Cane at 7 looks like he will be the next outstanding 7to come out of NZ. Barrett at 15 (although he can play anywhere in the backline) looks like he has all the skills and the temperament to make it to an AB shirt as well.

Nobody has put this Kiwi side under any pressure at all. We'll see how they respond. They'll probably play the loser of England vs Boks in the semis.

 

[bloodred]

Does anyone know when they announce the team for the France game? It will be their toughest assignment yet and I would expect that it will be the No 1 team that trots out. Good luck to the boys!

 

[RugbyInterest]

How is there nil relationship? Surely a consistently strong U20s team will flow onto a strong national team (and not to mention into a strong club comp) in future years?

Certainly looks like a relationship in NZ and Aust rugby supported by the fact that some became ineligible because they were needed for S15

 

[Brumbies Guy]

Certainly looks like a relationship in NZ and Aust rugby supported by the fact that some became ineligible because they were needed for S15

How about the fact that in just 3 years the JWC has produced 96 players to go onto play test rugby?

 

[Riptide]

How about the fact that in just 3 years the JWC has produced 96 players to go onto play test rugby?

Excellent stat. Is there a breakdown by country anywhere?

 

[bloodred]

The team for France is:

No Name
1 Scott Sio
2 Siliva Siliva
3 Paul Alo-Emile
4 Luke Jones
5 Greg Peterson
6 Colby Fainga'a (C)
7 Michael Hooper
8 Ed Quirk
9 Matt Lucas
10 Ben Volavola
11 Kimami Sitauti
12 Apo Latunipulu
13 Tom Kingston
14 Damon Anderson
15 Rohan Saifoloi
16 Hugh Roach
17 Tim Metcher
18 Ted Postal
19 Jarrad Butler
20 Eddie Bredenhann
21 Simon Morahan
22 Bill Meakes

I think we can take France

 

[qwerty51]

That looks the strongest side

 

[darkhorse]

The team for France is:

No Name
1 Scott Sio
2 Siliva Siliva
3 Paul Alo-Emile
4 Luke Jones
5 Greg Peterson
6 Colby Fainga'a (C)
7 Michael Hooper
8 Ed Quirk
9 Matt Lucas
10 Ben Volavola
11 Kimami Sitauti
12 Apo Latunipulu
13 Tom Kingston
14 Damon Anderson
15 Rohan Saifoloi
16 Hugh Roach
17 Tim Metcher
18 Ted Postal
19 Jarrad Butler
20 Eddie Bredenhann
21 Simon Morahan
22 Bill Meakes

I think we can take France

That is a very good forward pack. The backrow looks a bit light, them all being open-sides, but it is probably the best option to sure up the defence. Besides they are all great players.

 

[tranquility]

That is a very good forward pack. The backrow looks a bit light, them all being open-sides, but it is probably the best option to sure up the defence. Besides they are all great players.

Quirk is not an openside, and I fully expect him to knock some heads back both in attack and defense. He might not pilfer as well as some of these blokes, but watch for his counter rucking it is superb.

Other than that, lets just hope the pack is hardened from last year as all of them are repeating the effort from last year (although Hooper was hurt). The backs are not as certain so we will see how that goes, however it is still an Australian side so I am sure they will be agile, and skillful and all the rest.

Congrats to Apo and Roach for making the side first year out of school, outstanding effort.