2014 IRB Junior World Championship – New Zealand

[redhead]

Any news on the QLD team?

Southern States Team has been named.

Anyone got a Tonga Team List?

QLD under 20 has been chosen. It includes all former Australian schoolboys from 2012 ( Pleash,Korczyk, Gunn, Fakosilea, Greene, Placid) mixed with 2011 players (Kaitu, Maloney, Walls,Gale, Fattal) and few exciting additions ( Banks, Kallel, Levi). The championship will be hotly contested. Not doubt about this.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Tournament Details

http://www.irb.com/jwc/fixturesresults/index.html

Pool A
Argentina
Australia
England
Italy

Pool B
Fiji
France
Ireland
Wales

Pool C
South Africa
Scotland
New Zealand
Samoa

Draw
Pool A
02 Jun, 13:35 Argentina-Australia, Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe
02 Jun, 17:35 England-Italy, Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe
06 Jun, 15:35 Argentina-Italy, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
06 Jun, 17:35 England-Australia, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
10 Jun, 15:35 Australia-Italy, Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe
10 Jun, 17:35 England-Argentina, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
Pool B
02 Jun, 15:35 Wales-Fiji, Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe
02 Jun, 17:35 France-Ireland, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
06 Jun, 15:35 France-Fiji, Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe
06 Jun, 17:35 Wales-Ireland, Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe
10 Jun, 13:35 Ireland-Fiji, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
10 Jun, 15:35 Wales-France, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
Pool C
02 Jun, 15:35 South Africa-Scotland, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
02 Jun, 19:35 New Zealand-Samoa, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
06 Jun, 13:35 Scotland-Samoa, Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe
06 Jun, 19:35 New Zealand-South Africa, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
10 Jun, 17:35 Samoa-South Africa, Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe
10 Jun, 19:35 New Zealand-Scotland, Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe

9th Place Semi Final
15 Jun, 12:35 10th Seed-11th Seed, Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe
15 Jun, 15:05 9th Seed-12th Seed, Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe

5th Place Semi Final
15 Jun, 14:35 5th Seed-8th Seed, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
15 Jun, 17:35 6th Seed-7th Seed, Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe

Semi Finals
15 Jun, 17:05 2nd Seed-3rd Seed, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
15 Jun, 19:35 1st Seed-4th Seed, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland

11th Place Play-Off
20 Jun, 12:35 Loser Match 19-Loser Match 20, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland

9th Place Play-Off
20 Jun, 15:05 Winner Match 19-Winner Match 20, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland

7th Place Play-Off
20 Jun, 17:35 Loser Match 21-Loser Match 22, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland

5th Place Play-Off
20 Jun, 14:35 Winner Match 21-Winner Match 22, Eden Park, Auckland

3rd Place Play-Off
20 Jun, 17:05 Loser Match 23-Loser Match 24, Eden Park, Auckland

Final
20 Jun, 19:35 Winner Match 23-Winner Match 24, Eden Park, Auckland

 

[Hugh Jarse]

RBS 6 Nations U20 Competition Results:
Round 1
31 Jan 14 IRE 34 - SCO 7
31 Jan 14 WAL 26 - ITA 9
31 Jan 14 FRA 21 - ENG 15
Round 2
07 Feb 14 SCO 15 - ENG 48
07 Feb 14 IRE 0 - WAL 16
08 Feb 14 FRA 34 - ITA 0
Round 3
21 Feb 14 ITA 32 - SCO 13
22 Feb 14 WAL 10 - FRA 16
22 Feb 14 ENG 33 - IRE 9
Round 4
07 Mar 14 IRE 18 - ITA 0
07 Mar 14 SCO 13 - FRA 18
07 Mar 14 ENG 67 - WAL 7
Round 5
14 Mar 14 ITA 5 - ENG 52
14 Mar 14 WAL 43 - SCO 15
14 Mar 14 FRA 23 - IRE 13

Table
FRA P 5 W 5 L 0
ENG P 5 W 4 L 1
WAL P 5 W 3 L 2
IRE P 5 W 2 L 3
ITA P 5 W 1 L 4
SCO P 5 W 0 L 5

Source: http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/u20/under_20_6_nations_match_centre.php

Even though we seem to be doing more this year than previously, anyone think that the Aust U20's may be going into the Jnr RWC a little underdone?

 

[Forcefield]

It'd be great to have a game or two with the whole team together, but what exactly did you have in mind?

 

[Hugh Jarse]

^^ That is the $64000 question isn't it.

Unlikely to get answered by an organisation in financial crisis, with "lets have a tournament with NZ/PI's".

The current arrangement is a significant improvement on last years preparation.

There are 12 teams at the Jnr RWC. 6 of them participate in the U20 6N with no travel any more than Canberra to Brisbane.

Logistically and economically it shouldn't be too hard to arrange a 4 way NZ v Samoa v Fiji v Aust tournament as a preparation for the majority of the non NH teams. That leaves SA and Arg not having a tough warm up tournament. IIRC the Saffers have some inbound tours from NH as preparation.

 

[Iluvmyfooty]

This argument happens every year - why don't the U20's have some games with Fiji, Samoa or NZ. Hasn't happened in the past and it appears that it won't happen in the enar future. I suspect that the smaller Pacific teams aren't in a position to send their u20's although samoa and Fiji are in the JWC and NZ are happy to do their own thing. It would cost theARU too much to send them on a Pacific tour

 

[Bruce Ross]

Why have we abandoned the annual fixture against PNG? That worked a treat last year with us advancing one place up the tournament rankings.
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[David Connors]

Reds Under-20s Squad for National Championships
Prop
Club
Markus Vanzati Souths
Aaron Pleash University of Queensland
Tom Moloney Brothers
Ben Tarr Souths
Dylan Sikameti GPS

Hooker
Alifeleti Kaitu'u Souths
Francois Postal Brothers

Lock
Terrin Walls Brothers
Sam Fattal Easts
Jack Payne Brothers

Backrow
Adam Korczyk University of Queensland
Lolo Fakaosilea Sunnybank
Joe Wrampling Sunnybank
David Findlay-Henaway Souths
Michael Gunn Easts
Digger McMillian Bond University

Halfback
Scott Gale (Captain) University of Queensland
Adam Deck Easts
James Tuttle GPS

Flyhalf
Sam Greene Brothers
Patrick James Brothers

Centres
Levi Aumua GPS
Giles Beveridge Brothers
Nigel Tanuvasa Souths

Outside Backs
Gareth Kalell University of Queensland
Isaiah Mosese Brothers
Tom Banks University of Queensland
Jonah Placid Easts

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Reds Under-20s Squad for National Championships
Prop
Markus VANZATI Souths
Aaron PLEASH University of Queensland
Tom MOLONEY Brothers
Ben TARR Souths
Dylan SIKAMETI GPS

Hooker
Alifeleti KAITU'U Souths
Francois POSTAL Brothers

Lock
Terrin WALLS Brothers
Sam FATTAL Easts
Jack PAYNE Brothers

Backrow
Adam KORCZYK University of Queensland
Lolo FAKAOSILEA Sunnybank
Joe WRAMPLING Sunnybank
David FINDLAY-HENAWAY Souths
Michael GUNN Easts
Digger McMILLIAN Bond University

Halfback
Scott GALE (Captain) University of Queensland
Adam DECK Easts
James TUTTLE GPS

Flyhalf
Sam GREENE Brothers
Patrick JAMES Brothers

Centres
Levi AUMUA GPS
Giles BEVERIDGE Brothers
Nigel TANUVASA Souths

Outside Backs
Gareth KALELL University of Queensland
Isaiah MOSESE Brothers
Tom BANKS University of Queensland
Jonah PLACID Easts

Thanks to @David Connors for the list. I couldn't help myself with the formatting edit.

This Red selection must go into the tournament as favourites to "win", and many of these young men will need to have their passports in order.

 

[Eyes and Ears]

Is Brad Wilkin injured or not selected? What has happened to the older Tuttle, who played in the centres?

 

[Lee Grant]

It'd be great to have a game or two with the whole team together, but what exactly did you have in mind?

The Aus Under 20 coach, Adrian Thompson, told me that the Oz Under 20s will have the following programme after the team is selected:


April 22 – May 4 – Bond University training camp

Trying to arrange for games vs Fiji and Samoa but still not confirmed.


May 20 -29 – Narrabeen training camp

· May 24 vs NSW Country Cockatoos (Chatswood Oval 5.30pm)

· May 27 vs Aust BaaBaas (Chatswood Oval 6.30pm


Adrian said that the ARU approached NZ for warm-up games but "they weren't interested."

His goal is to eventually have a 4N comp with the Super Rugby Nations as an answer to the 6N Under 20s tournament which has enabled them to overtake NZ, South Africa and Aus in the last two years (his words.)
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[Lee Grant]

Is Brad Wilkin injured or not selected? What has happened to the older Tuttle, who played in the centres?

Playing for the Broncos.
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[Lee Grant]

No Jim Stewart. Is he too old or injured?

Injured, as is Callum Buckling and Reece Hodge; but these three players could still be considered for the IRB JWC if they can be fit for the camps.

I've seen the NSW Colts play in a couple of trial games against senior players. The backs will give a good account of themselves but I fear the forwards will lack a bit of physical presence.

Mind you, playing against senior players (one the Argentina PRC team) is not a fair comparison.
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[tranquility]

Isaiah Mosese is an interesting name to pop back up in the Reds U20s. Was signed straight out of school to an EPS contract at the Rebels, but only hung around for the one year. I believe discipline has been an issue, but you can't put in what god left out, and he got plenty.

 

[Forcefield]

Mosese was in WA before he went to the Rebels. I remember seeing him play a couple of Force 'A' games. Magic feet. Heard the same about discipline- but he is still a young fella. Maybe he's come good.

 

[Lee Grant]

Anybody going to the Canberra tournament who can send in some match reports?

 

[David Connors]

Is Brad Wilkin injured or not selected? What has happened to the older Tuttle, who played in the centres?

Wilkin hurt hurt his shoulder playing for Oz Schools last year. Needed a full reconstruction. Should be back playing again late April

 

[tranquility]

Mosese was in WA before he went to the Rebels. I remember seeing him play a couple of Force 'A' games. Magic feet. Heard the same about discipline- but he is still a young fella. Maybe he's come good.

Lets hope he goes well.. This tournament is bloody exciting, so much better than the previous process. You would have to think it will make for a competitive run at the Championship as well.

 

[TOCC]

Worst case scenario, even if the Australia team fails, this U20 championship will be a fantastic new talent identification process which will hopefully ensure that the best players with most potential are then selected for full time contracts.

 

[qwerty51]

I'm very interested to see how this year's team goes. Last year's side had arguably the best pack in the tournament but a terrible backline.