U16/U19 Competition 2023

[The Ghost of Raelene]

It’s a club built off recruitment these days.

Both tries scored by NSW Schools players.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Brumbies no.1 is having a great game. He’s in everything.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Ropata is a different standard.

Was a stand out in the Shute Shield for Souths. He’s going to get past Colts players if you feed him enough ball.

 

[Confucius Say]

Brumbies no.1 is having a great game. He’s in everything.

He’s one to watch

 

[Pfitzy]

Watching a bit delayed. Waratahs ball security at critical moments is hampering them.

Brumbies scrum is bloody good

 

[Pfitzy]

I assume everyone else is having a few issues with the broadcast? Breaking up occasionally

 

[Pfitzy]

What I'd call some naive play from the Tahs: 58 minutes in, your maul just inside your own half going forward well. Why take it out? Juice the penalty.
Instead they box kick it. Turning it over

 

[Rudderless]

Bring it home Brumbies

 

[Pfitzy]

Very smart and able defence from the Brumbies - rolling under the ball carrier to hold it up

 

[Rudderless]

U19’s prediction
28-14 to the Brumbies

U19’s
Brumbies 20 (undefeated)
Waratahs 12

 

[Pfitzy]

First game of the U19 I've watched. Comments:

Brumbies much smarter.

That's it.

 

[Confucius Say]

Good contest. The defence was better than I’ve seen at this level in previous years. Hopefully it’s seen as more of a priority to get selected in higher representative levels.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Well Done Brumbies. Defence won that for them.

Rarely do you see goal lines hold in youth footy. Well deserved by boys and coaches.

 

[Brumby Runner]

I am a fan of Jack Barrett and he is as good or better than any of the other LHPs involved in the World U20s tournament this year, but he had his hands full against the starting Brumbies no 3 and was absolutely monstered by Alatini, the Brumbies reserve No 3. The Brumbies scrum was dominant all game and a major factor in the win.

 

[Caputo]

Now the comp is won & done will be interested in the selections going forward. Whether size & reputation still counts.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I am a fan of Jack Barrett and he is as good or better than any of the other LHPs involved in the World U20s tournament this year, but he had his hands full against the starting Brumbies no 3 and was absolutely monstered by Alatini, the Brumbies reserve No 3. The Brumbies scrum was dominant all game and a major factor in the win.

It’s really good to see depth in the spot. He’s put on some kgs as well.

Brumbies bench came on and performed like the Reds game. Barrett and Steil had keep going when fatigued have Alatini come on who’s a beast. Bit of a lack in the NSW pack late. Barrett was also taking a lot of runs around the field and had a couple forced penalties at ruck time.

 

[Rudderless]

I am a fan of Jack Barrett and he is as good or better than any of the other LHPs involved in the World U20s tournament this year, but he had his hands full against the starting Brumbies no 3 and was absolutely monstered by Alatini, the Brumbies reserve No 3. The Brumbies scrum was dominant all game and a major factor in the win.

The starting Brumbies tight head (Drew Brndusic from Albury) only began playing rugby at 16.
His background is AFL.

 

[Caputo]

I am a fan of Jack Barrett and he is as good or better than any of the other LHPs involved in the World U20s tournament this year, but he had his hands full against the starting Brumbies no 3 and was absolutely monstered by Alatini, the Brumbies reserve No 3. The Brumbies scrum was dominant all game and a major factor in the win.

Noting that John Ulugia moves up from the U19's coaching team to take Dan Palmer's role with the scrum as Assistant Coach for Brumbies.

 

[Crashy]

Watched both games today. How long has this format been going for? Can only be a good thing.
Observations
U16 - wow Tahs were big and bullied the QLDers. It really was men vs boys stuff but QLD scrapped and held on for 70 mins. No doubt we'll see some of these tahs boys in a few years playing Supe. That 22 from Joeys has beast potential.

U19 - well done Brumbies - can only be good for Australian rugby. Presumably the NRL scouts were there and will rip the eyes out of both teams but there is a good pipeline of talent coming through especially in the pigs.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

I'm a fan of this format and it gets good prospects into higher level footy (presumably with pro style S&C) sooner. It's also direct alignment between the club/school systems and a higher grade.