Those with only 2 listed teams:
Wildfires = 43
Warringah = 40
Gordon = 40
Two Blues = 31
Good to see both Gordon and the Rats field 3 Colts team for round 2.On reflection: that is a real concern for WSTB. Only having just 2 teams on the park in Round 1 at home does not bode well.
Amanda Lulham continues to be the lone journalist we have come across who consistently writes about schools and colts rugby in NSW.
https://x.com/amandalulham/status/1909467410564075790?s=46 she wrote a good piece about Nick Swain’s journey from 3rd colts premiers last year to 1st colts this year. Very inspiring.
https://x.com/amandalulham/status/1909112941359886519?s=46 She also wrote a round up of round 1 for first colts flagging the hat trick try scorers as well as 10 conversion wonder kid Felix Turinui. She also notes that missing u20 rep players did not hinder some clubs but was definitely seen as a factor for the surprise loss by Easts. To be fair, Southern Districts played well from the get go and should be given the utmost respect going forward. This all sets a fantastic stage for a great round 2.
JPN leading 14-7 after 23minsWishing our Aus u20 team all the best in their game against the Japanese u23 team this afternoon. Will be watching on Stan.
JPN leading 14-7 after 23mins