Rudderless
Trevor Allan (34)
Drew is a mate of my sons.
He plays Tight Head for Gungahlin Eagles in Canberra.
After making the extended u20 squad that trained together in Kangaroo Valley (sth of Sydney) he was not chosen in the squad that played on the Sunshine Coast in May.
Unfortunately he was not included in todays announcement but continues to be a dominant force in the ACT comp moving up into 1st Grade a couple of times this season.
Thanks for that. I know his Dad from Melbourne, and he had high hopes for a selection. Seems like there's some good TH talet out at the Eagles too, with another fell U20 players also sharing the position with Drew.
I think Drew's sister plays down her, too, for Powerhouse.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Happy to see Joe Dillon named. He’s a genuine 10 who I think will be available next year as well.
Few big moments for NSW 18s v QLD last year.
Size in the forwards might be the draw back of the squad but there’s a good backline there if conditions can be alright. Cant be worse than last year.
Few big moments for NSW 18s v QLD last year.
Size in the forwards might be the draw back of the squad but there’s a good backline there if conditions can be alright. Cant be worse than last year.
Stevenhutchings
Stan Wickham (3)
With the rebels downfall. Rumours surrounding Joey Fowler linked with nrl team the bulldogs have arisen. This would explain his absence from the 20s squad.
A shame. Saw him in action down at Quins vs WA. Looked really good at 10 and thought he'd be a good understudy for CG..
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Bulldogs wouldn’t be signing him to a top 30 deal though. They could probably put him in the EPS/NSW Cup for as much as he’d get in Rugby not being a current senior Super player though.
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
That's Rugby. Don't be surprised if Ottavio finds ends up on an academy deal staying in Sione's spare room.
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Saw a highlight of Sione from the weekend, he's looking in great nick, impossible to get down.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Sides are all tough but we have it as good as it could have turned out fixture wise I think.
Looks good for a semi appearance
Bloomfield, Alatini, King all favoured at tighthead. Bloomfield and Alatini probably autopicks based on prior U20s form. I havnt watched all of them, but King has been good in a couple of recent QPR games.
Also noted that. Massive shame, was looking forward to watching him dominte and wasn't that impressed by Harley in the U20 RC.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Are we in the hardest pool? Italy beat the French during the 6 nations as well.
Doesn’t feel right calling it an upset when the Georgia win 45/17…
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Apparently England rotated their squad and the majority of their starter were on the bench. Still. Pretty strong result regardless.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Still has to be guys going to the WC though.
45 points is a big score and puts pressure on those English starters then.
Good to see for World Rugby.
45 points is a big score and puts pressure on those English starters then.
Good to see for World Rugby.
Steve_Grey
Darby Loudon (17)
Yes - this draw is no gimme, especially if we don't front up in the tight 5, and one of the BackRow goes AWOL - which has been a tendency.
Rudderless
Trevor Allan (34)
'We're well advanced': Australia U20s primed for strong World Championships after maiden TRC
Australia U20s coach Nathan Grey believes a promising Rugby Championship campaign has set his side up perfectly for July's U20 World Championships.
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Steve_Grey
Darby Loudon (17)
'Promising Rugby Championship Campaign' - they came last?'We're well advanced': Australia U20s primed for strong World Championships after maiden TRC
Australia U20s coach Nathan Grey believes a promising Rugby Championship campaign has set his side up perfectly for July's U20 World Championships.