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No Carter Gordon or Reesjan Pasitoa?? Could be that they get more out of the Reds and Brumbies training. And no Will Roach?
There are two Angus Bell. I would say front row Bell is training with the main Waratahs squad.Rebels not releasing their U20s players, or no one suitable?
Angus Bell in Sevens??
No Carter Gordon or Reesjan Pasitoa?? Could be that they get more out of the Reds and Brumbies training. And no Will Roach?
"Several 2019 Junior Wallabies squad members have been selected by their Vodafone Super Rugby franchises to participate in the upcoming pre-season trials occurring around the country ahead of the commencement of the season on January 31. "
Interesting then that Tom Kibble is named but Will Roach isn’t
It would be nice if our Super Rugby teams had the depth so that all the U20s players could just play the JWC. but they don’t and guys like Petaia will be crucial to the Reds, I see little point to then send him with the U20s
And that’s the sort of attitude that has ensured mediocrity at U20 level over the years
*super rugby sides may lose 2-3 players for...2 games maybe? Not 100% on the time commitment - I know not everyone feels the same but I’d gladly lose 3 or so players from the tahs team to ensure success at u20 level
Nah, Super Rugby and the JWC don’t clash in 2020..
Only thing these players will miss will be warm up tournaments, and so they should, Super Rugby should absolutely take precedence over trial matches and warm up tournaments.
Alex Sa’aga, younger brother of Fereti & Rjay was named from the Rebels academy.Rebels not releasing their U20s players, or no one suitable?
Angus Bell in Sevens??
Agree. Unless you have a Wallabies cap (Petaia) then representing your country in U20’s should be mandatory.And that’s the sort of attitude that has ensured mediocrity at U20 level over the years
It’s becoming increasingly clear how vital u20 level is for both club and wallaby level, the second we’ve started giving the pathway the respect it deserves our results have improved and all of a sudden our current crop of young players coming through look really really promising
Representing your country needs to be put above club commitments, even if it’s U20, level. The positive impacts are so far reaching
*instill pride in the wallaby jersey early on
*locks players into the wallabies pathway
*gets future wallabies forming combinations and playing together
*super rugby u20 players would usually ensure better overall results, meaning more fans, winning culture, good experiences to keep players in union etc etc etc
*gives super rugby players real leadership opportunities and sets the bar for non-contracted players
*If u20 super players are unavailable for selection in super rugby it means more squad players are used creating depth at the professional level
On the downside
*super rugby sides may lose 2-3 players for...2 games maybe? Not 100% on the time commitment - I know not everyone feels the same but I’d gladly lose 3 or so players from the tahs team to ensure success at u20 level