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George Smith (75)
^ Aye Aye, Cap'n Reg.
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Boston will be a handfull next year. League scares me with him. He looks like someone they’d love.
Been good to see Leahy in the Centres where he was through School, Gen Blue, Aus 18s. Has been on the Wing in all senior footy so far.
Force have a good trio with O’Donnell, Leahy and Fakafunua all in the system there.
Been good to see Leahy in the Centres where he was through School, Gen Blue, Aus 18s. Has been on the Wing in all senior footy so far.
Force have a good trio with O’Donnell, Leahy and Fakafunua all in the system there.
Those 3 were the pick of the backs this tournament. Up front Jack Barrett.
O’Donnell did play this tournament did u mean someone else ?
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
They would have seen plenty in person. Especially at the rep games when you see every sides Recruitment teams in the crowd.
The videos are a bit of fun. Probably get more attention from French & Japanese Rugby through these than League.
Hopefully he’s loving the Force and we get to see him long into the future.
The videos are a bit of fun. Probably get more attention from French & Japanese Rugby through these than League.
Hopefully he’s loving the Force and we get to see him long into the future.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
I'm just kidding. He only played one game in TRC U20 as backup. Is he better than Ronan Leahy?
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
Could be.
Different players with Leahy being most likely a 11,13,14 and Boston a 10,12,15
Different players with Leahy being most likely a 11,13,14 and Boston a 10,12,15
Oldgoldminer
Herbert Moran (7)
As a country we have no problems producing enough backs, everyone wants to score tries and be the pretty boy.
It’s the undervaluing of the 1-8 that we have done so badly for 25 years. The backs get the higher contracts young, they do less hard work and get most of the glory as we see here time and again.
It’s the undervaluing of the 1-8 that we have done so badly for 25 years. The backs get the higher contracts young, they do less hard work and get most of the glory as we see here time and again.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Competition draw is out:
www.rugby.com.au
AUSTRALIA U20 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
*ALL TIMES AEST
Australia v Georgia, June 30 at Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town (12:30 am)
Australia v Italy, July 5 at Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town (3:00 am)
Ireland v Australia, July 9 at Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town (10:00 pm)
Australia U20s draw confirmed for World Championships
Australia U20s have received a tough draw for the U20 World Championships in South Africa.
www.rugby.com.au
AUSTRALIA U20 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
*ALL TIMES AEST
Australia v Georgia, June 30 at Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town (12:30 am)
Australia v Italy, July 5 at Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town (3:00 am)
Ireland v Australia, July 9 at Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town (10:00 pm)
The Ghost of Raelene
David Codey (61)
That's probably as good as we could hope for right?
Italy are no joke anymore having beaten the French and lost to Ireland by 1 point in the 6 nations but being confident and hoping we are 2/2 going into the Ireland game we should know what we need. Still hate the structure of the comp and wish it would expand to a QF model.
I know it creates a more even Trophy comp below but 1 off game can cost a team the tournament currently.
Italy are no joke anymore having beaten the French and lost to Ireland by 1 point in the 6 nations but being confident and hoping we are 2/2 going into the Ireland game we should know what we need. Still hate the structure of the comp and wish it would expand to a QF model.
I know it creates a more even Trophy comp below but 1 off game can cost a team the tournament currently.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
That's not a bad draw for us and I think our squad is more than decent. Go boys!
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Neither are Georgia to be honest. They've proven that if they turn up that they've been able to stay competitive with any of the 6Ns U20s squads in recent years. And I can see them targeting this game.
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
Given today's news, I would not necessarily be surprised to see Tuipulotu the Third play in both tournaments this year.
Rudderless
Trevor Allan (34)
Australia face Georgia, Ireland and Italy in Pool B and Grey hasn't shied away from sweeping changes in a bid to improve last year's fifth-placed finish in Cape Town.
ACT's Kadin Pritchard (outside back) and Dan Nelson (scrumhalf) have been brought in alongside NSW trio Oniti Finau (hooker), Joe Dillon (flyhalf) and Archie Saunders (winger) with Queensland's Trevor King (prop) also returning in a new-look 30-man squad.
King was a member of last year's U20 World Championship tilt while Saunders' inclusion is set to turn heads with the young winger clocked around 10.3 seconds over 100 metres.
Reds playmaker Harry McLaughlin-Phillips adds firepower to the squad after being called into TRC U20 at the eleventh hour with lock Toby Macpherson and Brumbies stablemate Nelson named captain and vice captain respectively.
Forward duo Dom Thygesen and Eamon Doyle also hold onto their berths after entering last month's tournament as injury cover.
"We've selected an exciting group of players who have been delivering impressive performances for their club sides over the last few weeks," Grey said.
"The opportunity for these young men to now come together and represent Australia on the world stage is truly special.
"What awaits us in Cape Town is a formidable challenge, starting with our three pool opponents in Georgia, Italy and Ireland.
"However we're prepared and ready to embrace that challenge."
Grey's coaching team has been bolstered by the inclusion of former Wallaby backrowers Matt Cockbain and Ben Mowen, who will take over the forwards portfolio with Laurie Fisher joining Joe Schmidt's Wallabies.
Australia U20 World Championship Squad
ACT Brumbies
Tevita Alatini - Gungahlin Eagles
Harvey Cordukes - Uni-Norths Owls
Toby Macpherson – Uni-Norths Owls
Jarrah McLeod – Canberra Royals
Dan Nelson – Canberra Royals
Angus Staniforth – Canberra Royals
Shane Wilcox - Tuggeranong Vikings
Jack Harley - Gungahlin Eagles
Lington Ieli - Tuggeranong Vikings
Kadin Pritchard - Gungahlin Eagles
Western Force
Boston Fakafanua - Sydney University
Ronan Leahy - Sydney University
Dane Sawers – Kalamunda Districts Rugby Union Club
Melbourne Rebels
Ottavio Tuipulotu - Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club
Australia Sevens
Aden Ekanayake – Gordon Rugby Club
Queensland Reds
Nick Bloomfield – Easts Rugby Club
Frankie Goldsbrough - Easts Brisbane
Trevor King – Souths Rugby Club Brisbane
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips – Souths Rugby Club Brisbane
Dominic Thygesen - Souths Rugby Club Brisbane
William McCulloch - Norths Brisbane
NSW Waratahs
Jack Barrett – Randwick Rugby Club
Ben Di Staso – Eastern Suburbs
Bryn Edwards - Sydney University
Ollie McCrea – Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club
Archie Saunders – Warringah Rugby Club
Eamon Doyle - Sydney University
Hwi Sharples - Sydney University
Joe Dillon - Manly Marlins
Oniti Finau - Randwick Rugby Club
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
Looks like Talataina didn't get up to full fitness.