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Chilla Wilson (44)
Could move Leota to the second row for Hockings and bring Valentini into 8. Leota trains there a bit for the Rebels.
2017 Under-20 Competitions including Oceania & World U20s
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Could move Leota to the second row for Hockings and bring Valentini into 8. Leota trains there a bit for the Rebels.
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David Wilson (68)
From the Brumbies web site:
Up-and-coming scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan has signed with the Brumbies for the 2017 season.
The 18-year old has risen through the ranks of ACT representative Rugby as a junior.
In 2015 he was a member of the Brumbies victorious U17 Junior Gold Cup side and was selected in the Australian Schools Barbarians squad.
Earlier this year the Trinity Christian School product was a member of the Brumbies Colts side for the Super U20s Championship and trained with the Brumbies Super Rugby squad during pre-season.
Lonergan was selected in the Australian Schoolboys side in 2016 to tour New Zealand and play against Samoa Schools and the New Zealand Schoolboys.
Lonergan, who plays for Tuggeranong Vikings, has signed a two-year deal, beginning with a development contract for 2017.
Born 6/4/98 so will be eligible for next two years.
Up-and-coming scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan has signed with the Brumbies for the 2017 season.
The 18-year old has risen through the ranks of ACT representative Rugby as a junior.
In 2015 he was a member of the Brumbies victorious U17 Junior Gold Cup side and was selected in the Australian Schools Barbarians squad.
Earlier this year the Trinity Christian School product was a member of the Brumbies Colts side for the Super U20s Championship and trained with the Brumbies Super Rugby squad during pre-season.
Lonergan was selected in the Australian Schoolboys side in 2016 to tour New Zealand and play against Samoa Schools and the New Zealand Schoolboys.
Lonergan, who plays for Tuggeranong Vikings, has signed a two-year deal, beginning with a development contract for 2017.
Born 6/4/98 so will be eligible for next two years.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
In addition to the names suggested I think Sunia Finefeuiaki probably gets a look in as a 6/8 (probably playing Leota's role from last year where he rides the pine and starts one game) and MAYBE Hunter Pasami (bottom aged too).
I also could see Josh Coward getting a looksee if they consider 7s guys.
That's all from the Rebels, and we'd be pretty happy to with Uelese, Leota, Tuipulotu, Maddocks, Finefeuiaki, Pasami, and Victorian affiliated Coward.
My XV is probably:
1. Opeti Helu
2. Jordan Uelese
3. Sham Vui
4. Rob Leota
5. Ryan McCauley
6. Angus Scott-Young
7. Liam Wright
8. Rob Valentini
9. Harry Nucifora
10. Nick Jooste
11. Josh Coward
12. Sione Tuipolotu
13. Izaiah Perese
14. Henry Hutchinson
15. Jack Maddocks
Good prospect, but I think he's the bench 9 for Aus 20s in 2017 and probably starts the following year.
There you go, we always seem short of locks so that's good to hear.
I also could see Josh Coward getting a looksee if they consider 7s guys.
That's all from the Rebels, and we'd be pretty happy to with Uelese, Leota, Tuipulotu, Maddocks, Finefeuiaki, Pasami, and Victorian affiliated Coward.
My XV is probably:
1. Opeti Helu
2. Jordan Uelese
3. Sham Vui
4. Rob Leota
5. Ryan McCauley
6. Angus Scott-Young
7. Liam Wright
8. Rob Valentini
9. Harry Nucifora
10. Nick Jooste
11. Josh Coward
12. Sione Tuipolotu
13. Izaiah Perese
14. Henry Hutchinson
15. Jack Maddocks
Good prospect, but I think he's the bench 9 for Aus 20s in 2017 and probably starts the following year.
There you go, we always seem short of locks so that's good to hear.
^^^Opeti Helu is most likely out of action for the next two years as he has obligations to his faith.
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Cyril Towers (30)
Was talking to the reds 3 weeks ago
amirite
Chilla Wilson (44)
They're pretty quick to give dispensation to athletes. There are many ways to serve your faith.
If he's smart he's look at Robbie Abel relatively disappointing career trajectory and reconsider.
2016 was our big chance - and pardon the pun because we had a big forward pack and they performed well, including, by and large in the scrums.
It was the backs that under-performed and they weren't crash hot in 2015 either. It was galling to see the Pommie backs this year being better than ours when we had edged them in the forwards: a rare happening.
I wouldn't put too much blame on Thompson though. As one who has been to their practice sessions in Narrabeen over the last three years there weren't too many that were obvious stars on show, and you couldn't fault the input as far as I could judge it.
Good to see Nic Henderson back with the group. I stood near him when the Rebels' Under 20s were playing at Sydney Uni and was impressed - and thought his work at Narrabeen was top notch.
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Nev Cottrell (35)
^^^^^^^^
Fair comment Lee, the English backs were huge, athletic and well organized where we were experimenting with the centre's and outside backs. Players need to be selected in positions they normally play e.g. Magnay/Jurd albeit the red card did us no favors.
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Fair comment Lee, the English backs were huge, athletic and well organized where we were experimenting with the centre's and outside backs. Players need to be selected in positions they normally play e.g. Magnay/Jurd albeit the red card did us no favors.
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Dick Tooth (41)
Stumbled on this today on Rugby News when looking for Wallaby reports.. http://www.rugbynews.net.au/nsw-20s-possibles-v-probables-trial-teams-announced/
I assume that "tomorrow" refers to yesterday or today. Did anyone go and watch? Any thoughts on who will step up to play 10 and 15 with the (huge) loss of McGregor and Maddocks? Also can someone refresh me on the 16 incumbents.
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I assume that "tomorrow" refers to yesterday or today. Did anyone go and watch? Any thoughts on who will step up to play 10 and 15 with the (huge) loss of McGregor and Maddocks? Also can someone refresh me on the 16 incumbents.
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Nev Cottrell (35)
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Nev Cottrell (35)
King these players are over age for this season, Dorrough, Fitock, Tui, Tupo, Asiata, Taylor & Magnay.
I'd prefer to see Alex Horan at 10 with Hunt outside of him and Luka up front the rest looks good. Sam Edwards is another option on the wing with Eli Piltz another half back.
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I'd prefer to see Alex Horan at 10 with Hunt outside of him and Luka up front the rest looks good. Sam Edwards is another option on the wing with Eli Piltz another half back.
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Nev Cottrell (35)
Malala Meni is not with the QLD rugby anymore. He may have switched codes or gone to the Force. Hunt is training with the Reds fringe squad and by all accounts is looking good for the 12 spot.
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Billy Sheehan (19)
Kalala Meni is still with rugby, still with qld and still with UQ.
Just had a couple of injuries in a row which has kept out of the spot light for a bit.
Should be good to go for the u20's super stuff
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Nev Cottrell (35)
Efi Maafu should be starting hooker, not sure Connor Maroney is still eligible he may be with the Fitock/Dorrough cohort.
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Charlie Fox (21)
Connor played mostly colts this year so is still eligible.
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Nev Cottrell (35)
Just checked he was born on 8 June 1996 so he will not be eligible. Eligibility is born 1997 - 1998/99
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Billy Sheehan (19)
Connor is born in 97 and will be eligible again
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Charlie Fox (21)
Thankfully that was worked out. Not sure how he could have played QLD Premier Colts (u19) in 2016 & not been eligible the following year.
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