2015 IRB Junior Rugby World Cup - Italy

[Sideline Eye]

Full time. NSW 64 def Tonga 17. Subs did well.

 

[Lee Grant]

Reading the tea leaves through a glass darkly - that was an emphatic win by NSW, given that the Aus Barbarians just beat Tonga on the bell in their warm-up game on Thursday and Qld beat the Baas on the bell today.

But that starting team was close to NSW's best, and who can say what the strength of the other teams was today, or on Thursday?
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[Uncle Joe]

Very even and the lead just kept switching. The Baa Baas dominated in the scrums. A few dropped balls and miscommunications in the Baa Baas, but a great hit out for both sides. I was surprised QLD wasn't more dominant, though they had fewer mistakes overall.
Played with good spirit but very aggressive. A few hard hits left some boys on the deck recovering with trainers for a minute or two, but no serious injuries as far as I could tell.
Both teams started with their 1-15 jerseys I think (might have been one or two exceptions) but I missed the first 20 minutes.
There are programs but no team names with numbers, so difficult to name names. Nobody was really a standout, but Fittock and Rhodda for QLD were everywhere.
Hopefully other correspondents will have more to add.

Agree that the baa baas were better in the scrums. Very even contest and could have gone either way. If you missed the first 20 there was an unfortunate collision between the baa baas winger J. Kotz and fullback J. Fulivai who came into the squad late to replace Jonah Placid who played for the Rebels last night. Kotz did not return to the field but should be right to play NSW on Monday. They also lost JR in the second half with an ankle injury and Fulivai late with what looked like cramp. Qld looked to not have any real injuries but would be relieved to have got the chocolates after a quick tap from a penalty just inside their half with a minute to go. This broke a 29 all deadlock. For the baa baas they can hold their heads up and look better drilled than they were against Tonga on Thursday.

 

[Lee Grant]

From the ARU

http://www.rugby.com.au/News/NewsAr...cleID/14882/NSW-Under-20s-dominate-Tonga.aspx

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[Lee Grant]

Where are the tweets guys??

 

[ld2b]

Where are the tweets guys??

Lee if you know how to use Twitter you can follow @cdeegan who did extensive tweets on both games today.

 

[Lee Grant]

Yeah - he told me he was going to tweet but I'm an old bloke and don't know how to use it. Never tried actually.

Hugh Jarse usually posts them here but he must be having a day off.
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[Lee Grant]

Ha just googled his name and it came through - Easy peasy.

 

[ld2b]

W

Ha just googled his name and it came through - Easy peasy.

Well, as you can see, he was very impressed with the performance!

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Yeah - he told me he was going to tweet but I'm an old bloke and don't know how to use it. Never tried actually.

Hugh Jarse usually posts them here but he must be having a day off.
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Been off line watching live footy with Junior Jarses, and then catching up on recorded games on the Foxtel IQ. Will do a bit of a copy and paste of @CDeegan tweets shortly.

 

[kiap]

Ha just googled his name and it came through - Easy peasy.

Yep, you don't always have to do the full twitter thing to see tweets.

Often you can just search:

e.g. a handle search: twitter @cdeegan​

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or search: twitter @ARU_Community​

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or a hashtag search: twitter #FutureWallabies​

 

[Hugh Jarse]

QLD vs Aust Barbarians
1. Aaron PLEASH (c)
2. Joshua WEBB
3. Dylan SIKIMETI
4. Adam KORCZYK
5. Izack RODDA
6. Lolo FAKAOSILEA
7. Michael GUNN
8. Harley FOX
9. Angus FOWLER
10. James DALGLEISH
11. Joey FITTOCK
12. Nigel TANUVASA
13. Izaia PERESE
14. Conrad QUICK
15. Patrick JAMES

16. Jake LYON
17. Garrarth RYAN
18. Shambeckler VUI
19. Angus SCOTT-YOUNG
20. Douglas McMILLAN
21. Isaak FINES LELEIWASA
22. Duncan PAIA'AUA
23. Jason TOMANE

Aust Barbarians vs QLD
1. Harrison LLOYD
2. Connal McINERNEY
3. Tyrell LOMAX
4. Riley WINTER (C)
5. Callum SMITH
6. Hayden ANDERSON
7. Brodie LEBER
8. Ta HOSEA
9. Harry NUCIFORA
10. Pat TOETA
11. Nili FIELEA
12. Sione TUIPOLUTU
13. Keith MORGAN
14. Jamie KOTZ
15. Jordon FULIVAI

16. Phil BRADFORD
17. Fereti SA'AGA
18. Blake WALSH
19. Josh VAINIKOLO
20. Dean PARAGALLI
21. Angus TAYLOR
22. Jordan JACKSON-HOPE
23. Harry BUREY

Beautiful day in Canberra @ 20c. Should be conducive to good rugby.
Very impressive start by QLD
QLD 3-0 Long range penalty from No 10
Nasty clash of bodies for BAR. All good.
Both teams very big. QLD looks the goods early.
QLD 10 - 0 Sustained attack by forwards converted by No10. 15th minute. Harley Fox scored, converted by Dalgleish, penalty kicked by Dalgleish.
10-7 QLD lock No.5 into the bin for minor infringement and BAR score & convert.
QLD 13 BAR 7 ruck penalty in front to QLD. Wind in favour of BAR for the first half. About 21c/
BAR No5 gets binned. QLD No5 get ready to come back on. Dalgleish misses the penalty.
QLD 13 BAR 14 Great sustained attack and lovely ball work from the piggies.

Half time. Qld 13 Baas 14 Great tussle and the two teams will be keen to get the advantage early in the second half. QLD to have the wind. Qld majority of possession but lacking polish in finishing. Baas have capitalised on their limited possession

QLD 13 BAR 17. Penalty in front to the BAR
QLD 16 BAR 17. Penalty to QLD, not sure what for.
Qld on attack, sustained pressure but knocked on in 22. Scrum.
QLD 21 BAR 17. lovely backline sweep sees No.11 score in the corner.
QLD 21 BAR 24. BARS No.10 scores a beautiful try down the middle of field after some skilfull lead up. The intensity is lifting.
BAR starting to dominate at the scrum.
QLD 24 BAR 24. Penalty from 45mtrs with the wind.
QLD 29 BAR 24. Beautiful try from a bust by No22 to lay off to No14 - no conversion. The game is opening up.
10mins left on the clock and this one looks likely to go down to the wire - a couple of cramps holding things up.
QLD 29 - BAR 29!!! Beautiful work from BAR backs into the corner. Kick unsuccessful.
QLD 36 BAR 29. Sensational run of play. No15 for QLD Scores under the posts. It's full time. A great game and wonderful display of talent.

Source: @Cdeegan twitter

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Credit: Northern Suburbs Rugby Facebook


NSW v Tonga
1. Cameron ORR
2. Folau Fainga'a
3. Matthew SANDELL
4. Harrison WILLIAMS
5. Ned HANIGAN
6. Nick KELLAWAY
7. Jack McCALMAN
8. Olly KAMP
9. Mitchell SHORT
10. Andrew DEEGAN
11. Harry JONES
12. Jack REDDEN
13. Alex NEWSOME
14. Henry HUTCHISON
15. Andrew KELLAWAY

16. Ed CRAIG
17. Francis BROWN
18. Vunipola FIFITA
19. Lukhan LEALAIAULOTU-TUI
20. Sam CROKE
21. Rory DAVIS
22. Corey TULLOCH
23. Ben STARKEY
24. Hamish DUNBAR

Photo: @cdeegan twitter

NSW 7 - 0 awesome start, brilliant lead up, brilliant finishing by No12. In the corner, No.10 converts.
NSW 14-0 Another beautiful backline move puts No.14 in the corner and No10 converts.
NSW 21-0. Very very slick backline move then No6 takes it up under the posts. No.10 converts.
NSW 21-7 Tonga intercept from the line out and score.
NSW 28-7 Another superb backline move putting No.13 through the gap and under the posts.
NSW 33 - 7. Great response to a deep kick sees the No.9 go over after slick interchanges down the touch line.
Another intercept from the line out!!!! But NSW recover. However our No15 gets binned!!

NSW 33-7 Halftime. NSW running with the wind next half. Very impressive performance so far.

NSW 33-12 Tonga proving to be very effective close to the line. Another try through pick & drive close to the line.
NSW 33-17 Tonga break the line and score in the corner!
NSW 38-17. NSW strike back! No14 scores in the corner.
NSW 43-17. Really slick work again sees No.11 crosses in the corner. no conversion.
20mins to go all reserves on
NSW 50-17 Another classic move featuring a double pump dummy sees No14 score under the posts. Very sharp, very slick.
NSW 57-17. No12 under the posts. Backs continue to dominate.
NSW 64-17. Fulltime

Source: @Cdeegan twitter

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-AK (Andrew Kellaway)-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10268612_10152845252222144_7680527660381051123_n.jpg?oh=8de26740af104192a0a93fb257aae4ea&oe=55B1694D&__gda__=1434231131_0f674a71931f661daf2e816ae1b2bb64
Pic: NSW Waratahs facebook

 

[Sideline Eye]

Baa Baa v Qld

 

[Sideline Eye]

NSW v Tonga

 

[Sideline Eye]

Baa Baa v Qld

And some more at higher resolution:

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Report from behind enemy lines - RBS 6Nations U20 results:
http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/u20/under_20_6_nations_match_centre.php

Round 1
Italy 15 - Ireland 47
Wales 21 - England 15
France 47 - Scotland 6

Round 2
Scotland 36 - Wales 34
Ireland 37 - France 20
England 61 - Italy 0

Round 3
Ireland 14 - England 19
Scotland 45 - Italy 0
France 27 Wales 5

Round 4
Italy 10 - France 40
England 26 - Scotland 11
Wales 19 - Ireland 12

Round 5
Italy 21 - Wales 23
Scotland 17 - Ireland 10
England 24 - France 11

Table:
England P5 W4 L1 PF145 PA57 Pts 8
France P5 W3 L2 PF145 PA82 Pts 6
Scotland P5 W3 L2 PF115 PA117 Pts 6
Wales P5 W3 L2 PF102 PA111 Pts 6
Ireland P5 W2 L3 PF120 PA90 Pts 4
Italy P5 W0 L5 PF46 PA216 Pts 0

Gold Medal = ENG
Silver Medal = FRA.
Bronze Medal = SCO.

 

[Lee Grant]

There's a blog here mostly from stuff from this thread.

http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/under-20-championship-underway-in-canberra/

Thanks to the contributors.
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[Forcefield]

I'd be really interested to see some of those U20 6 Nations games. There doesn't seem to be much of a pattern to the results and some of the traditionally poor JWC teams (Scotland) have picked up a few good scalps.

 

[Highlander35]

Not managed to see the current crop in action, haven't found enough footage/streaming, but from all reports its the best U20 crop in recent memory. Fewer and fewer of the boys are part of the club game, most are in Academies, English, French or Scottish, a handful have started a few games for Glasgow or Edinburgh, and then there's the bolters, like George Horne, scrum half and brother of Peter, current Glasgow player.

Zander Fagerson is the pick of the bunch though. Tighthead prop, first year out of school (so has another year on the circuit) has started 3 games for Glasgow and played another 6 off the bench.

Think we've got the French, Kiwis and Pumas in the pool, so top 4 is virtually out of the question, but Lineen would be very happy with the quality available.