Rudderless
Nev Cottrell (35)
HT Tahs 19-12
FT 40-12
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FT 40-12
BobbyD
Herbert Moran (7)
Cheers Rudderless. Great result for the Tahs. Any standouts?
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Rudderless
Nev Cottrell (35)
My son was sideline.
Tah’s squad depth was the diff as they shot away in the 2nd half.
2 tries scored by hooker Bailey Park.
Cockatoo Run
Chris McKivat (8)
Commanding performance by the Tahs 20s in winning 40-12. In all honesty they left a lot of points out there against a disappointing Brumbies team who outsmarted them in the u19s only 5 months ago.
Brumbies had the better at scrum time but that was all. The Tahs second row of Mangelsdorf and Doyle had a field day and manhandled the Brumbies forwards, and this time the halves pairing of Sharples and Fowler were a class above in game management, getting field position and points. Bailey Park at hooker and Liam Grover in 13 were also good.
Of the younger brigade coming up from last years u18s the pick were Cleverly at 6, Fenwick at 12, and Watters in 14 who were all very good and will push for higher honours.
Tahs bench was strong with LeMaitre, Cesare, Blank and the younger Fowler all doing well.
For the Brumbies they were best served by Brndusic at prop, Ata at hooker, and Morrison at 8. Wings Tuquiri and Pilot were solid as well.
Brumbies had the better at scrum time but that was all. The Tahs second row of Mangelsdorf and Doyle had a field day and manhandled the Brumbies forwards, and this time the halves pairing of Sharples and Fowler were a class above in game management, getting field position and points. Bailey Park at hooker and Liam Grover in 13 were also good.
Of the younger brigade coming up from last years u18s the pick were Cleverly at 6, Fenwick at 12, and Watters in 14 who were all very good and will push for higher honours.
Tahs bench was strong with LeMaitre, Cesare, Blank and the younger Fowler all doing well.
For the Brumbies they were best served by Brndusic at prop, Ata at hooker, and Morrison at 8. Wings Tuquiri and Pilot were solid as well.
The Whisperer
Darby Loudon (17)
My way to early prediction at an Australia U20 team for 2025. I've no doubt forgotten a number of players.
1. Trevor King (QLD)
2. Charlie O'Kane (NSW)
3. Nathaniel Tiitii (NSW)
4. Eamon Doyle (QLD)
5. Charlie Brosnan (QLD)
6. Tom Robinson (QLD)
7. Aden Ekanyake (Aus 7s)
8. Toby Brial (NSW)
9. Hwi Sharples (NSW)
10. Joe Dillon (ACT)
11. Hadley Tonga (Aus 7s)
12. Dre Pakeho (QLD)
13. Frankie Goldsbrough (QLD)
14. Xavier Rubens (QLD)
15. Shane Wilcox (ACT)
RESERVES
16. Finlay King (QLD)
17. Will Goddard (NSW)
18. Edwin Langi (NSW)
19. Fergus Gillan (QLD)
20. Austin Durbridge (NSW)
21. James Martens (QLD)
22. Joey Fowler (NSW)
23. Boston Fakafonua (WA)
Eli Langi (ACT) Back Row
Callum Reidy (QLD) Halfback
Chase Oates (ACT) Utility Back
Sid Harvey (Aus 7s) Outside Back
Nick Conway (QLD) Outside Back
Kingsley Uys (QLD) Prop
Who am I missing?
1. Trevor King (QLD)
2. Charlie O'Kane (NSW)
3. Nathaniel Tiitii (NSW)
4. Eamon Doyle (QLD)
5. Charlie Brosnan (QLD)
6. Tom Robinson (QLD)
7. Aden Ekanyake (Aus 7s)
8. Toby Brial (NSW)
9. Hwi Sharples (NSW)
10. Joe Dillon (ACT)
11. Hadley Tonga (Aus 7s)
12. Dre Pakeho (QLD)
13. Frankie Goldsbrough (QLD)
14. Xavier Rubens (QLD)
15. Shane Wilcox (ACT)
RESERVES
16. Finlay King (QLD)
17. Will Goddard (NSW)
18. Edwin Langi (NSW)
19. Fergus Gillan (QLD)
20. Austin Durbridge (NSW)
21. James Martens (QLD)
22. Joey Fowler (NSW)
23. Boston Fakafonua (WA)
Eli Langi (ACT) Back Row
Callum Reidy (QLD) Halfback
Chase Oates (ACT) Utility Back
Sid Harvey (Aus 7s) Outside Back
Nick Conway (QLD) Outside Back
Kingsley Uys (QLD) Prop
Who am I missing?
The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
NSW to play Force. Few changes which is good for the boys. I expect a bit of a score to be put on them.
Rudderless
Nev Cottrell (35)
Force U20s squad named for three-game east coast tour
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Force U20s fixtures
Saturday 8 March, 1:30pm AEDT/10:30am WST – Force vs Waratahs - David Phillips Field, Daceyville
Wednesday 12 March, 5pm AEDT/2pm WST –
Force vs Brumbies, Canberra
Sunday 16 March, 11am AEDT/8am WST –
Force vs Brumbies, Canberra
The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
Force picked up Alatini from the Brums! Good on them. Brumbies letting De Luttiis and Alatini go within 12 months… what’s going on ACT.
Rudderless
Nev Cottrell (35)
I just think Tevita has been loaned to the Force for these 3 games.
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The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
Guess similar happened last year when Dillon was originally named in the Tahs but let go to the Brums and has since stayed.
Good for guys to get more time.
Good for guys to get more time.
Wilson
Rod McCall (65)
I thought Alatini was still out for another couple of months with an ACL injury?
Brumbies even listed him as injured in their team naming this round:
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Brumbies even listed him as injured in their team naming this round:
Five changes for Brumbies as Feliuai set to make debut
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BobbyD
Herbert Moran (7)
Pretty good effort I reckon Whisperer. From NSW maybe Liam Grover in the mix for outside backs and Mangelsdorf in the 2nd row. Goddard has done his ACL sadly. From the Brumbies Lipina Ata, Finn Baxter and Beau Morrison in the forwards can't be far off. Haven't seen the Reds or Force yet but hopefully there are a couple of 200cm+bohemeths out there!
The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
Fakafunua will feature but is also a useful utility who can play 10,12,15. It’s 2 years ago but he got the better of Pakeho in the NSW v QLD games back in the 18s. I also get that his performances can be benefited by being on the dominate side.
Dre and Frankie’s senior footy experience makes them must picks at these tournaments.
If there’s some big Locks I’d move Doyle to 6 or 8. Guys like Brial are good chances but also eligible next year again.
We won’t see any high schoolers. It’s to big a jump when you see the lineups from England and France.
Dre and Frankie’s senior footy experience makes them must picks at these tournaments.
If there’s some big Locks I’d move Doyle to 6 or 8. Guys like Brial are good chances but also eligible next year again.
We won’t see any high schoolers. It’s to big a jump when you see the lineups from England and France.
Caputo
Ted Thorn (20)
Eh no apparently the WA player is a local winger - Tevita Ali-Benet Alatini and was in WA Under 19 squad
https://westernforce.rugby/super-rugby-u19s
The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
Massive apologies to both players. Brums Alatini has certainly got front of mind after his dominant U19s
Great to see two Vic boys, and another TWO Harlequins juniors in the team - Dante Siale and Wyatt Ballenger.
Wyatt played in NSW last year, but was always a terror in schoolboys when I saw him play. Dante finished school in 2024 and moved up to the Pirates with a few other Quins boys. SOLID scrummer, good in broken play, and hellva nice guy.
Hope they both go well.
Rudderless
Nev Cottrell (35)
HT
Tah’s 26-0
FT
38-14
Surprised by the scoreline.
Force now heads to Canberra for 2 games.
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The Ghost of Raelene
Michael Lynagh (62)
I expected 50+ but that’s back to back convincing wins for NSW. Force get a pick up from lower age sides as they recruit interstate. Obviously got a few good ones.
BobbyD
Herbert Moran (7)
Belated report …. Twas a big night at the SFS (or at least afterwards …).
Tahs U20’s will certainly feel they left a lot of points out there. Tight 5 completely dominated for the first 60 mins but there was a lot of dropped ball out wide which meant they didn’t pile on the points as expected. Sharples at half was excellent and the second rows were probably the pick of the forwards, and when they departed it was 33-0. Some of the Force back row subs actually looked pretty good and Prass at 15 steadied the ship. Boston Fakafanua for the Force was ok but would love to see him back in Tahs colours!
A lot to play for up in Brisbane next week for the Reds vs Tahs U20. Interesting to see if the Tahs revert back to the XV that started against the Brumbies (although Durbridge, Goddard and Edwin Langi all have medium to long term injuries now and unavailable).
Chris Whitaker’s first squad to be named some time in the week after that game (Brums and Force U20's play each other twice in the next 8 days). I understand that initial squad will have a camp in Coffs Harbour and match vs Japan U23. U20 TRC for April/May still not confirmed as going ahead, with matches vs Fiji and/or NZ being lined up as a back up. U20 World Championships in Italy late June and into mid-July.
Tahs U20’s will certainly feel they left a lot of points out there. Tight 5 completely dominated for the first 60 mins but there was a lot of dropped ball out wide which meant they didn’t pile on the points as expected. Sharples at half was excellent and the second rows were probably the pick of the forwards, and when they departed it was 33-0. Some of the Force back row subs actually looked pretty good and Prass at 15 steadied the ship. Boston Fakafanua for the Force was ok but would love to see him back in Tahs colours!
A lot to play for up in Brisbane next week for the Reds vs Tahs U20. Interesting to see if the Tahs revert back to the XV that started against the Brumbies (although Durbridge, Goddard and Edwin Langi all have medium to long term injuries now and unavailable).
Chris Whitaker’s first squad to be named some time in the week after that game (Brums and Force U20's play each other twice in the next 8 days). I understand that initial squad will have a camp in Coffs Harbour and match vs Japan U23. U20 TRC for April/May still not confirmed as going ahead, with matches vs Fiji and/or NZ being lined up as a back up. U20 World Championships in Italy late June and into mid-July.
Rudderless
Nev Cottrell (35)
I believe Durbidge’s is a foot injury. What injury has Langi picked up from the Brumbies game ?