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U16/U19 Competition 2023

Pfitzy

Nathan Sharpe (72)
Watching a bit delayed. Waratahs ball security at critical moments is hampering them.

Brumbies scrum is bloody good
 

Pfitzy

Nathan Sharpe (72)
I assume everyone else is having a few issues with the broadcast? Breaking up occasionally
 

Pfitzy

Nathan Sharpe (72)
What I'd call some naive play from the Tahs: 58 minutes in, your maul just inside your own half going forward well. Why take it out? Juice the penalty.
Instead they box kick it. Turning it over
 

Pfitzy

Nathan Sharpe (72)
Very smart and able defence from the Brumbies - rolling under the ball carrier to hold it up
 

Brumby Runner

Jason Little (69)
I am a fan of Jack Barrett and he is as good or better than any of the other LHPs involved in the World U20s tournament this year, but he had his hands full against the starting Brumbies no 3 and was absolutely monstered by Alatini, the Brumbies reserve No 3. The Brumbies scrum was dominant all game and a major factor in the win.
 

Caputo

Ted Thorn (20)
Now the comp is won & done will be interested in the selections going forward. Whether size & reputation still counts.
 

The Ghost of Raelene

David Codey (61)
I am a fan of Jack Barrett and he is as good or better than any of the other LHPs involved in the World U20s tournament this year, but he had his hands full against the starting Brumbies no 3 and was absolutely monstered by Alatini, the Brumbies reserve No 3. The Brumbies scrum was dominant all game and a major factor in the win.
It’s really good to see depth in the spot. He’s put on some kgs as well.

Brumbies bench came on and performed like the Reds game. Barrett and Steil had keep going when fatigued have Alatini come on who’s a beast. Bit of a lack in the NSW pack late. Barrett was also taking a lot of runs around the field and had a couple forced penalties at ruck time.
 

Rudderless

Trevor Allan (34)
I am a fan of Jack Barrett and he is as good or better than any of the other LHPs involved in the World U20s tournament this year, but he had his hands full against the starting Brumbies no 3 and was absolutely monstered by Alatini, the Brumbies reserve No 3. The Brumbies scrum was dominant all game and a major factor in the win.
The starting Brumbies tight head (Drew Brndusic from Albury) only began playing rugby at 16.
His background is AFL.
 
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Caputo

Ted Thorn (20)
I am a fan of Jack Barrett and he is as good or better than any of the other LHPs involved in the World U20s tournament this year, but he had his hands full against the starting Brumbies no 3 and was absolutely monstered by Alatini, the Brumbies reserve No 3. The Brumbies scrum was dominant all game and a major factor in the win.
Noting that John Ulugia moves up from the U19's coaching team to take Dan Palmer's role with the scrum as Assistant Coach for Brumbies.
 

Crashy

John Solomon (38)
Watched both games today. How long has this format been going for? Can only be a good thing.
Observations
U16 - wow Tahs were big and bullied the QLDers. It really was men vs boys stuff but QLD scrapped and held on for 70 mins. No doubt we'll see some of these tahs boys in a few years playing Supe. That 22 from Joeys has beast potential.

U19 - well done Brumbies - can only be good for Australian rugby. Presumably the NRL scouts were there and will rip the eyes out of both teams but there is a good pipeline of talent coming through especially in the pigs.
 

The_Brown_Hornet

John Eales (66)
I'm a fan of this format and it gets good prospects into higher level footy (presumably with pro style S&C) sooner. It's also direct alignment between the club/school systems and a higher grade.
 

Crashy

John Solomon (38)
yes was good to see Whitthaker there, all of the Brumbies coaches as well as (obviously) Nathan Gray who runs the under 20s.
Just got to keep the mungos away somehow. God that mungo on Offsiders this morning had me riled. crocodile tears for the code and bemoaning RA for talking with Crighton to 'convert' to rugby. FFS the kid played rugby his entire life.
We have to somehow hang on to our talent...
 
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