Under-20 Competitions including Oceania & World U20s

[D-Box]

We need to remember they played almost the whole game against us with 14 men.

Not saying we are heaps better - just the Aussie boys dont now risk losing to Georgia

 

[RugbyReg]

Junior Wallabies vs. Wales U20
Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town
2pm SAST (10pm AEST) Friday

1. Jack Barrett (NSW Waratahs, Randwick)
2. Liam Bowron (ACT Brumbies, Canberra Royals)
3. Nick Bloomfield (QLD Reds, Easts Tigers)
4. Toby Macpherson (ACT Brumbies, Uni-Norths Owls)
5. Daniel Maiava-Tapusoa (Melbourne Rebels, Wests Bulldogs)
6. Lachlan Hooper (ACT Brumbies, Vikings Rugby)
7. Ned Slack-Smith (Western Force, Palmyra Rugby Union Club)
8. Leafi Heka Talataina (Melbourne Rebels, Endeavour Hills)
9. Teddy Wilson (c) (NSW Waratahs, Eastern Suburbs)
10. Jack Bowen (NSW Waratahs, Eastern Suburbs)
11. Darby Lancaster (Melbourne Rebels, Eastern Suburbs)
12. David Vaihu (Melbourne Rebels, Wests Bulldogs)
13. Henry O'Donnell (NSW Waratahs, Northern Suburbs)
14. Tim Ryan (QLD Reds, Brothers Rugby Club)
15. Harry McLaughlin-Phillips (QLD Reds, Souths Magpies)

16. Marley Pearce (Western Force, Joondalup Brothers)
17. Harrison Usher (QLD Reds, Bond University)
18. Trevor King (QLD Reds, Souths Magpies)
19. Ollie McCrea (NSW Waratahs, Eastern Suburbs)
20. John Bryant (QLD Reds, Souths Magpies)
21. Klayton Thorn (ACT Brumbies, Gungahlin Eagles)
22. Mason Gordon (Melbourne Rebels, Wests Bulldogs)
23. Jackson Ropata (NSW Waratahs, Southern Districts)

 

[qwerty51]

No Max Craig is not ideal.

 

[dusk]

9. Teddy Wilson (c) (NSW Waratahs, Eastern Suburbs)
10. Jack Bowen (NSW Waratahs, Eastern Suburbs)
11. Darby Lancaster (Melbourne Rebels, Eastern Suburbs)
12. David Vaihu (Melbourne Rebels, Wests Bulldogs)
13. Henry O'Donnell (NSW Waratahs, Northern Suburbs)
14. Tim Ryan (QLD Reds, Brothers Rugby Club)
15. Harry McLaughlin-Phillips (QLD Reds, Souths Magpies)

Would i be correct in saying this is the strongest backline we have had for a match?

 

[D'Lite Full]

That is the strongest backline we have had this tournament. Although, Morrison (15) is unlucky as he played well v NZ and McLaughlin-Phillips is not a fullback. Is Morrison injured? Not even on the bench but perhaps Mason Gordon has more utility.

Bryant unlucky too because he has been one of the best in both of their last 2 games.

The forward pack has been picked on the performances in this Cup. Bowron at 2 was very good in his limited time v NZ - the boy can tackle! Just looks like he knows his way around a rugby pitch.

I think they win well.

 

[Members Section]

Would i be correct in saying this is the strongest backline we have had for a match?

its good, I think Taj Annan has alot to offer

 

[Misunderstood fan]

That is the strongest backline we have had this tournament. Although, Morrison (15) is unlucky as he played well v NZ and McLaughlin-Phillips is not a fullback. Is Morrison injured? Not even on the bench but perhaps Mason Gordon has more utility.

Bryant unlucky too because he has been one of the best in both of their last 2 games.

The forward pack has been picked on the performances in this Cup. Bowron at 2 was very good in his limited time v NZ - the boy can tackle! Just looks like he knows his way around a rugby pitch.

I think they win well.

I was told tonight that Gordon and Vaihu still injured.

 

[Hound]

No Max Craig is not ideal.

Concussion I believe.

 

[Rudderless]

 

[Dctarget]

So, 10pm Aus time for our game.

 

[Confucius Say]

Good opening try and lead up play. Urgency and speed!

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Could watch these backs play all day.

Tim Ryan is a genuine talent. Not talked about as much as other but gee his quick and skilled.

 

[qwerty51]

Slack-Smith with 2 early turnovers already. He is seriously impressive.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I agree. He has a presence around the field.

I can’t help but be reminded of a young Foley when watching HMP. Similarly built and skill set.

O’Donnell beats the first man almost every time. Someone be on his hip.

 

[Confucius Say]

I’m glad you said young Foley.

 

[qwerty51]

Barrett x Bell for the next 10 years at the Tahs please.

 

[Confucius Say]

Slack-Smith could be anything. Has he been injured?

 

[dusk]

Aussies look electrifying right now. HMP's kicking is pretty incredible.

 

[qwerty51]

Slack-Smith could be anything. Has he been injured?

The Ireland #6 headbutted him at the end of the match. Out with concussion. The #6 was later suspended.

 

[RugbyReg]

Some real talent in this team but, it has to be said, they look very well coached.