Picking guys playing Premier Rugby? Although Hough only off the bench but couldn't see others who are doing it elsewhere
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John Thornett (49)
Zac Hough also worthy of the selection based on the fact he was rated #3 schoolboy prospect last year as per couriermail.
he’s going to be a fine young prospect, limited opportunities in Prem grade so far stuck behind one of the best #7 in qpr but he has the right attitude young Zac because he is putting his hand up to help out with reserve grade.
Taj Annan has played prems all year at fullback and wing for Easts. Nick Baker has played prems all year at 7 for GPS.
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there are a few more around QPR too.
I don't think the selectors had a good look at the QPR performances and went a lot off previous reputations especially given that last year was not productive in having the age group play any rep rugby ie NRC, Interstate games.
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Colin Windon (37)
What happened to Keynan T from Wests? Overlooked or injured?
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Colin Windon (37)
Come on now seriously, I wouldn’t be picking any team based on Courier-Mail.
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Colin Windon (37)
He could probably play 10,12 or 15 depending on the player around him, the level (Colt, grade or representative) and the opposition. Not sure of his defence and whether it is as competent as the brother, Carter.
Surely he is injured.
You are a master at throwing out such statements but never come up with suggested names. So come one, which Under 20s guys not picked would you have?
I would probably disagree with that. Look at the guys selected, they are predominantly training or playing with Super rugby squads or playing prems from a qld perspective. There are a couple of boys you would probably have expected to be there and were in the original training squads but they are playing colts with some reserving for Prems.
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read my comment.
I did not say others needed to be or should have been picked.
I said 'I don't think the selectors had a good look at QPR". Why?
because 7 players out of 30 from QLD playing QPR.
QPR is regarded as top two development grounds for players - Rebels send their troops north for a reason
QPR is the level below Super Rugby now that NRC and all other junior rep rugby has been on hold for 2 years. BTW this means current 20 year olds have not had a vehicle to show there ability other than QPR / Shute Shield etc.
I note this year that NSW Academy played games V Rebels and ACT which gave them exposure while QLD Academy has not played at all.
Has anyone seen Nathan Grey in Brisbane evaluating talent available? Meeting with or holding trials ?
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Ted Fahey (11)
Is there a Junior Wallabies World Cup this year?
If so where is it?
If so where is it?
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Nev Cottrell (35)
No back next year
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Bill Watson (15)
I get where you're coming from SouthernX but Hough has a few older lads in front of him at this level this year. He will get another chance next year.
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Bill Watson (15)
I think you have some good points actually. Not necessarily QPR but just some interstate trials would have been worthwhile.
Meanwhile in NZ, they have just wrapped up the Bunnings Warehouse Super Rugby Under 20 competition.
Super Rugby U20
www.superrugby.co.nz
Bunnings Warehouse Super Rugby Under 20s: Day Three Results
The New Zealand Barbarian side recorded went unbeaten in the Bunnings Warehouse Super Rugby Under 20 tournament in Taupō, with Tahlor Cahill named Sir John Graham Player of the Tournament.
www.allblacks.com
