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Yes, but that then becomes an issue for the entire scrum, not a failure on the part of the hooker. If it's going backwards, then it's not the hooker's fault if they loose their feed. Right?

I heard comments along these lines during the off season, to the effect that the selectors/coaches would be watching very carefully for accurate throwing in the U20 champs in Canberra. I remember thinking that was unlikely, and they would most likely go for hookers who could add bulk and size...

Harry Jones played for the Rats 1st Grade side 2 Saturday's ago. Guess it was too late to add him to the squad. ? Lukhan L-T couldn't make CHS 1s run on side last year (he mostly played 2s IIRC and a got some time in 1s) out at Cranbrook v CAS, so he's obviously come on in leaps and bounds...

And Connal McInerney is from Aust Barbarians (ACT)

Australia U20s side to play Samoa: 1. Cameron Orr 2. Connal McInerney 3. Matt Sandell 4. Ned Hanigan 5. Lukan Lealaiauloto-Tui 6. Lolo Fakaosilea 7. Michael Gunn 8. Adam Korczyk 9. James Tuttle 10. Andrew Deegan 11. Andrew Kellaway (c) 12. Sione Tuipolotu 13. Campbell Magnay 14. Alex Newxome 15...

Really? Seems fairer if, once getting to top 6, there is a line drawn and you're all in with an even shot from there. Seems a little unfair to reach back to the season to decide who goes on from the 3 runners up. But I seem to recall now - delving into the dim mists of time - that is what always...

How is "higher placed loser" decided? Based only on the results in these three games? Points for win/draw/loss, bonus points for 4 tries and within 7, for and against, etc?

@HughJarse ??

Hugh, unfortunately I didn't see the game as had duties with Grade. Maybe @Couldabeen was there and can comment with authority? However, having caught a few colts games this season, the likely suspects are prop Rohan Zebibe (fast runner, quick to pounce on loose ball and often scores from it)...

Heard Eastwood was down 15 zip after 15 minutes. Fought back to 29-29 with 5 min to oranges, then Southern scored. Eastwood went close to scoring before full time but denied. Great match apparently.

Seems Pleash was the stand in Qld hooker, unless someone additional has been called up to the extended squad and didn't play last night. Still no word on Connal's whereabouts. Was he on the sideline?

Looked like his right knee.

Are these Baa Baas all under 20?

I reckon they won't be available. Game on Tuesday night and in cotton wool for u20s training and prep ??

Are they grade players. Colts. Who? Norths and Souths 1st grade SS sides couldn't handle them in a trial, so is this baa baa side the best of the SS grade sides? Someone's 'prime minister's XV or captain's pick? Just wondering what the story is? Surely someone on this forum knows! Big Jarse, any...

So how do you know they are all from SS. Who is coaching? Selecting? Etc

Team list anyone??

Who are the Australian Barbarians? Is there a team list somewhere?

Woodies colts are improving as the season progresses, and their 39-21 win today v Manly could have been a lot more if a few more passes had stuck. They were the dominant team by far. Their first two matches of the season were tight ones and the results went the wrong way due to a couple of...

Lee, what's he point of a forum like this if we can't post leaks, gossip, insights and guesses? However well credentialed they may (or may not) be. Otherwise we might just as well follow he ARU website instead?!! I kinda thought that was the forum's 'reason for being' . Edit: Fair 'nuf. Thanks...