Under-20 Competitions including Oceania & World U20s

[The Nomad]

Yeah , David would not been far off selection.

 

[Dean Moriarty]

I don't believe you can leave John Connolly out . Nor will they.

He, Grealy , Pasitoa , and Flook are the sure things (as starters) of that back line

NB: George Blake is the best front row forward across any of the 3 starting spots up for grabs. That and Hamish Roberts would be my first starting wing chosen.

 

[RugbyReg]

Some new faces in a new squad - basically covering for the Super Rugby guys:

2021 Junior Wallabies Camp Two Squad:
Lachie Albert, Wests, Brumbies
Tony Alofipo, Queanbeyan Whites, Brumbies
Siosifa Amone*, Associates, Western Force
Reece Anapu, Palmyra Rugby, Western Force
Lastus Aukai*, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Zac Barnabas*, Manly, NSW Waratahs
Wilson Blyth, Bond University, Queensland Reds
Hugh Bokenham, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Dan Botha, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Adrian Brown, Eastwood, NSW Waratahs
Josh Canham, Harlequins, Melbourne Rebels
Luke Callan*, Wanneroo, Western Force
Nick Chan, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Zac Crothers, Easts, Queensland Reds
Ben Dowling, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Timma Faingaanuku, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Mason Gordon, Wests, Melbourne Rebels
Mac Grealy, University of Queensland, Reds
Patrick Maka, Tuggeranong Vikings, Brumbies
Thomas Maka, Gordon, NSW Waratahs
Alex Masibaka, Associates, Western Force
Hamish Moore, Easts, NSW Waratahs
Titi Nofoagatotoa, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Dan O’Brien, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Irie Papuni*, Easts, NSW Waratahs
George Poolman*, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Will Roach, University of Queensland, Reds
Andrew Romano, Souths, Queensland Reds
Witika Rees-Hatu*, Gordon, NSW Waratahs
Dion Samuela, Bond University, Queensland Reds
Connor Seve, Wests Scarborough, Western Force
Papillon Sevele, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Paddy Tagg*, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Keynan Tauakipulum, Wests, Queensland Reds
Sione Taufui, Sydney Uni, NSW Waratahs
Tiaan Tauakipulu, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Taliu Tuia, Unicorns*, Melbourne Rebels
Zephaniah Tuinona, Queanbeyan Whites, Brumbies
Mosese Tuipulotu, Easts, NSW Waratahs
Junior Tupou, Queanbeyan Whites, Brumbies
Glen Vaihu, Melbourne Rebels
Harry Vella, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Lousi Werchon*, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Tyrees Wilson*, Easts, Queensland Reds
Teddy Wilson, Easts, NSW Waratahs

*Denotes new squad member.

 

[RugbyReg]

This this is the position break down

Hooker:
Zac Crothers, Easts, Queensland Reds
Paddy Tagg*, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Thomas Maka, Gordon, NSW Waratahs
Hamish Moore, Easts, NSW Waratahs

Prop:
Andrew Romano, Souths, Queensland Reds
Tiaan Tauakipulu, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Harry Vella, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Timma Faingaanuku, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Siosifa Amone*, Associates, Western Force
Adrian Brown, Eastwood, NSW Waratahs
Dan Botha, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs

Lock:
Wilson Blyth, Bond University, Queensland Reds
Zephaniah Tuinona, Queanbeyan Whites, Brumbies
Josh Canham, Harlequins, Melbourne Rebels
Luke Callan*, Wanneroo, Western Force
Connor Seve, Wests Scarborough, Western Force
Hugh Bokenham, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs

Backrow:
Alex Masibaka, Associates, Western Force
Will Roach, University of Queensland, Reds
Keynan Tauakipulum, Wests, Queensland Reds
Titi Nofoagatotoa, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Patrick Maka, Tuggeranong Vikings, Brumbies
Zac Barnabas*, Manly, NSW Waratahs
Papillon Sevele, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs


Scrumhalf:
Lachie Albert, Wests, Brumbies
Reece Anapu, Palmyra Rugby, Western Force
Louis Werchon*, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Teddy Wilson, Easts, NSW Waratahs

Flyhalf:
Mason Gordon, Wests, Melbourne Rebels
Tony Alofipo, Queanbeyan Whites, Brumbies
Ben Dowling, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Witika Rees-Hatu*, Gordon, NSW Waratahs
George Poolman*, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs

Centre:
Glen Vaihu, Melbourne Rebels
Lastus Aukai*, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Tyrees Wilson*, Easts, Queensland Reds
Mosese Tuipulotu, Easts, NSW Waratahs
Dan O’Brien, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Nick Chan, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Sione Taufui, Sydney Uni, NSW Waratahs

Wing:
Junior Tupou, Queanbeyan Whites, Brumbies
Taliu Tuia, Unicorns*, Melbourne Rebels
Irie Papuni*, Easts, NSW Waratahs

Fullback:
Mac Grealy, University of Queensland, Reds
Dion Samuela, Bond University, Queensland Reds

 

[RugbyReg]

final squad announced.

Junior Wallabies squad for Oceania:
Lachie Albert, Brumbies, Western District Lions
Siosifa Amone, Force, Associates
George Blake, Reds, Bond Uni
Wilson Blyth, Reds, Bond Uni
Hugh Bokenham, Waratahs, Sydney Uni
Dan Botha, Waratahs, Sydney Uni
Adrian Brown, Waratahs, Eastwood
Luke Callan, Force, Wanneroo
Josh Canham, Rebels, Harlequins
Nick Chan, Waratahs, Randwick
Ben Dowling, Waratahs, Randwick
Josh Flook, Reds, Brothers
Carter Gordon, Rebels, Wests Brisbane
Mac Grealy, Reds, University of Queensland
Tom Hooper, Brumbies, Tuggeranong Vikings
Alex Masibaka, Force, Associates
Hamish Moore, Waratahs, Easts
Titi Nofoagatotoa, Reds, Brothers
Zane Nonggorr Reds, Bond Uni
Dan O'Brien, Waratahs, Randwick
Reesjan Pasitoa, Brumbies, Western District Lions
Ben Pollack, Gordon
Billy Pollard, Brumbies, Uni Norths Owls
Will Roach, University of Queensland
Sione Taufui, Waratahs, Sydney Uni
Kalani Thomas, Reds, University of Queensland
Zephaniah Tuinona, Brumbies, Queanbeyan Whites
Glen, Vaihu, Rebels, Wests Brisbane
Harry Vella, Reds, Brothers
Jordan Willliams, AU7s, Parramatta
Teddy Wilson, Waratahs, Easts

 

[sendit]

Does anyone actually know what this team is being selected for?

I spoke to one of the players and he has sweet FA idea about what they’re doing

 

[Dctarget]

Didn't realise Kalani was so young. Probably deserves a little more slack.

 

[RugbyReg]

Does anyone actually know what this team is being selected for?

I spoke to one of the players and he has sweet FA idea about what they’re doing

assume he is a back?

"The squad will assemble on June 27th in Queensland before taking part in the Oceania Championship in early July."

this has been discussed for quite a while.

A proposed team (with me not knowing the interstate players overly well)



15 Mac Grealy
14 Glen Vaihu
13 Josh Flook
12 Reesjan Pasitoa
11 Jordan Willliams
10 Carter Gordon
9 Kalani Thomas
8 Titi Nofoagatotoa
7 Will Roach
6 Alex Masibaka
5 Tom Hooper
4 Hugh Bokenham
3 Zane Nonggorr
2 Billy Pollard
1 Harry Vella

16 Hamish Moore
17 George Blake
18 Siosifa Amone
19 Wilson Blyth
20 Zephaniah Tuinona
21 Lachie Albert
22 Ben Pollack
23 Dan O'Brien

 

[HJ Nelson]

Does anyone actually know what this team is being selected for?

I spoke to one of the players and he has sweet FA idea about what they’re doing

"They will be representing themselves, family, friends, and others their age who would love the opportunity to play in an abbreviated Oceania Competition."
The squad will head into camp on June 27 in Queensland before playing in the tournament in early July.


Source: https://www.rugby.com.au/news/junior-wallabies-name-squad-for-oceania-tournament-2021617


I imagine they are still trying to sort out the details of who else is playing (NZ, Fiji ?), and when, but it will be on the Gold Coast

 

[sendit]

assume he is a back?

"The squad will assemble on June 27th in Queensland before taking part in the Oceania Championship in early July."

this has been discussed for quite a while.

A proposed team (with me not knowing the interstate players overly well)



15 Mac Grealy
14 Glen Vaihu
13 Josh Flook
12 Reesjan Pasitoa
11 Jordan Willliams
10 Carter Gordon
9 Kalani Thomas
8 Titi Nofoagatotoa
7 Will Roach
6 Alex Masibaka
5 Tom Hooper
4 Hugh Bokenham
3 Zane Nonggorr
2 Billy Pollard
1 Harry Vella

16 Hamish Moore
17 George Blake
18 Siosifa Amone
19 Wilson Blyth
20 Zephaniah Tuinona
21 Lachie Albert
22 Ben Pollack
23 Dan O'Brien

He is indeed a back

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

15 Mac Grealy
14 Glen Vaihu
13 Josh Flook
12 Reesjan Pasitoa
11 Jordan Willliams
10 Carter Gordon
9 Kalani Thomas
8 Titi Nofoagatotoa
7 Will Roach
6 Alex Masibaka
5 Tom Hooper
4 Hugh Bokenham
3 Zane Nonggorr
2 Billy Pollard
1 Harry Vella

16 Hamish Moore
17 George Blake
18 Siosifa Amone
19 Wilson Blyth
20 Zephaniah Tuinona
21 Lachie Albert
22 Ben Pollack
23 Dan O'Brien

Bloody decent team. That backline is fire.

 

[The Nomad]

"They will be representing themselves, family, friends, and others their age who would love the opportunity to play in an abbreviated Oceania Competition."
The squad will head into camp on June 27 in Queensland before playing in the tournament in early July.


Source: https://www.rugby.com.au/news/junior-wallabies-name-squad-for-oceania-tournament-2021617


I imagine they are still trying to sort out the details of who else is playing (NZ, Fiji ?), and when, but it will be on the Gold Coast

At a minimum they are playing NZ twice on the GC. The preliminary dates were Tuesday the 6th of July and then again on Saturday the 10th.

There was talk early on about making it a Southern Hemisphere comp including the likes of Argentina , Japan , NZ and Pacific Islands , but looks most likely now to be just NZ and the very outside chance of Fiji being included.

Not sure of the venue, previous Oceania tournaments have been held at Bond.

 

[ForceFan]

Great news for 3 a Force Academy lads.
All three have been featuring the FMG Premier Grade TOTW this year.

Academy trio selected for Junior Wallabies

June 18, 2021
Western Force Fortescue Academy players Siosifa Amone, Luke Callan and Alex Masibaka have all been selected for the Junior Wallabies squad for an upcoming Oceania Tournament.

Read more..........

 

[Brumby Runner]

assume he is a back?

"The squad will assemble on June 27th in Queensland before taking part in the Oceania Championship in early July."

this has been discussed for quite a while.

A proposed team (with me not knowing the interstate players overly well)



15 Mac Grealy
14 Glen Vaihu
13 Josh Flook
12 Reesjan Pasitoa
11 Jordan Willliams
10 Carter Gordon
9 Kalani Thomas
8 Titi Nofoagatotoa
7 Will Roach
6 Alex Masibaka
5 Tom Hooper
4 Hugh Bokenham
3 Zane Nonggorr
2 Billy Pollard
1 Harry Vella

16 Hamish Moore
17 George Blake
18 Siosifa Amone
19 Wilson Blyth
20 Zephaniah Tuinona
21 Lachie Albert
22 Ben Pollack
23 Dan O'Brien

Reg I know very little about most of these players, and nothing at all about Titi Nofoagatotoa at No 8 but he'd need to be something special to keep Luke Callan out of the starting spot after his excellent work for the Force in recent games.

EDIT : same comment could be made about the No 7 spot, so Will Roach must also be something special. Callan really looks to be a star of the future.

 

[RugbyReg]

Great news for 3 a Force Academy lads.
All three have been featuring the FMG Premier Grade TOTW this year.

Academy trio selected for Junior Wallabies

June 18, 2021
Western Force Fortescue Academy players Siosifa Amone, Luke Callan and Alex Masibaka have all been selected for the Junior Wallabies squad for an upcoming Oceania Tournament.

Read more....

really want to see more of Masibaka. I've heard very good things about him.

 

[RugbyReg]

Reg I know very little about most of these players, and nothing at all about Titi Nofoagatotoa at No 8 but he'd need to be something special to keep Luke Callan out of the starting spot after his excellent work for the Force in recent games.

seems you don't know much about Ollie Callan either, Luke's brother, who was the one starting for the Force.

 

[Dctarget]

South Africa, Argentina, Uruguay and Georgia are about to play a competition.

 

[Rebels3]

final squad announced.

Junior Wallabies squad for Oceania:
Lachie Albert, Brumbies, Western District Lions
Siosifa Amone, Force, Associates
George Blake, Reds, Bond Uni
Wilson Blyth, Reds, Bond Uni
Hugh Bokenham, Waratahs, Sydney Uni
Dan Botha, Waratahs, Sydney Uni
Adrian Brown, Waratahs, Eastwood
Luke Callan, Force, Wanneroo
Josh Canham, Rebels, Harlequins
Nick Chan, Waratahs, Randwick
Ben Dowling, Waratahs, Randwick
Josh Flook, Reds, Brothers
Carter Gordon, Rebels, Wests Brisbane
Mac Grealy, Reds, University of Queensland
Tom Hooper, Brumbies, Tuggeranong Vikings
Alex Masibaka, Force, Associates
Hamish Moore, Waratahs, Easts
Titi Nofoagatotoa, Reds, Brothers
Zane Nonggorr Reds, Bond Uni
Dan O'Brien, Waratahs, Randwick
Reesjan Pasitoa, Brumbies, Western District Lions
Ben Pollack, Gordon
Billy Pollard, Brumbies, Uni Norths Owls
Will Roach, University of Queensland
Sione Taufui, Waratahs, Sydney Uni
Kalani Thomas, Reds, University of Queensland
Zephaniah Tuinona, Brumbies, Queanbeyan Whites
Glen, Vaihu, Rebels, Wests Brisbane
Harry Vella, Reds, Brothers
Jordan Willliams, AU7s, Parramatta
Teddy Wilson, Waratahs, Easts

Some very good players missed out due to injury as well.

Mosese Tuipulotu
Joey Walton
Aedo Kailea

Who knows, maybe they wouldn’t of made it even if they were fit but great to see huge talent coming through. We have officially gone from a 5-8 range team on talent for years with 1-2 class talents to a genuine 1-4 ranked team on talent.

 

[Dctarget]

Some very good players missed out due to injury as well.

Mosese Tuipulotu
Joey Walton
Aedo Kailea

Who knows, maybe they wouldn’t of made it even if they were fit but great to see huge talent coming through. We have officially gone from a 5-8 range team on talent for years with 1-2 class talents to a genuine 1-4 ranked team on talent.

Do you know why? Just luck?

 

[RugbyReg]

Joey Walton is too old isn’t he?