Well to be frank judging off of last years games its going to be a very interesting day. So lets get into it
13As Auggies vs Waverely 13As
I think this will be an intresting game. Waverley are known for having some size on them. The Auggies team are coached by brother Johnathan Harvey and Andy Harvey. They have been coaching the 13As for 3 years now and have had some impressive results. And with a strong squad. But im going to have to take Waverley by 14+
14As Auggies vs Waverley 14As
Looking back on last years result when these boys were in the 13s Waverley managed to dominate the Auggies side through their size. Auggies struggled with injury that game after all they're subs came off injured after being subbed on. Auggies had to call upon a boy from the age group above who was young for his year to play for them in the middle of the game! I have to take Waverley by 21+
15As Auggies vs Waverley 15As
This will be a very promising game with the starting team shaping up like:
1. Mannix Harridge
2. Hugo Mcmillan
3. Will Downie
4. Jesse Bray
5. Fraser Mcgowan
6. Liam Evans
7. Benji Kagho
8. Oliver Johnson - Captain
9. James Bousie
10. Wilson Ruthven
11. Alex Rumble
12. Angus Mcmillan
13. Sam Clarkemoar
14. Finn Daly
15. Will Tartonne
Little bit of insight from Sac15media. This game will be very promising with Waverley getting up over this squad last year. This team has had a few good wins in recent weeks and are shaping up to be a very good squad under the coaching of Director of Rugby at Auggies Geoff Webster.
Gen blue Fly half Wilson will control this game with his kicking and speed. The forwards are strong and powerful and will be able to push them over the line. Im taking Auggies by 14+
16As Auggies vs Waverley 16As
This game will be a cracker. Waverley are known to be a very good team in the 16s and have a very good squad. But going off of last years results as well as auggies team with Owen Bamford and Jack Kalms leading this squad I will be taking Auggies by 14+
2nds Auggies vs Waverley 2nds
Really dont know much about either of these teams could go either way for me.
1sts Auggies vs Waverley 1sts
Auggies have been immaculate so far this year after their Sanix performance. Waverley haven't shown the spark that they've had in recent years so far. I think Auggies backline will control the game with Tylan and Tamoko berryman as well as Joe walsh running the game and Beau alexander to top it all off. Im going Auggies by 25.
ISA out
Thanks ISA, very interesting to see your overview on each age group.
Must admit I haven't seen the Waves younger age groups play this year but all teams from the 13s - 16s have had some large wins against all comers including Kings and Riverview, although View did just win the 15as. The results v Stannies were not a good sign for Stannies this year.
Whilst I read 1 ISA poster say it was a gut wrenching loss to Stannies in the 1sts, I think that was an over dramatization. An understrength Waves side always led by at least 10, and Stannies scored on the final play, but they never gave up.
So based on results this year, I will be surprised if these Waves age groups lose many games but then again Auggies are playing on home soil, and are always strong, so let's see.
What I am very happy to see is that the weather forecast is great. I can't stand the rain and the effect it has on rugby games.
So I assume we will see fast flowing games with good passing, handling, and lots of points.
As far as the 1sts are concerned I note that you predict that Auggies will win by 25. Very interesting, clearly you rate this side as extremely good, and so far, fair enough.
In relation to the Waves, we will see what the team looks like after Thursday training. The last 2 weeks the Waves have had it's 3 best forwards out due to minor injuries. I was informed by the 1sts coach last week that all 3 will be back for this game.
If so, it will make a difference.
The way the Waves treat a season is a slow build, barring injuries, and so far this year that is what has happened.
They usually field their strongest teams about now, 2 trial games before the CAS comp, prior to this many options are looked at.
Last year everyone thought the CAS would be fought out by Knox and Barker, but people didn't realize the way the Waves build.
Thus the final result, undefeated in the CAS.
Several of these forwards and backs are back this year, so time will tell.
Auggies should be confident, as you are +25, but my view is a step up by the Waves from now on, and as such, an "üpset"
Waves by 9.
I can't be there this sat, unfortunately, but look forward to reading your unhappy score updates throughout the game/s!
