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Australian Schoolboys & National Championships 2013

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The Rock

The Rock

Ward Prentice (10)
Hugh Jarse said:
Some more information here: http://www.ausport.gov.au/sportscoa...y_influence_athletic_performance_and_recovery

Seems that the research is a little underdone, but the article suggests that there are some benefits to wearing these garments during activities, with probably more benefits (under supervision) during recovery.
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I Swear by Them and I have seen the Results and have been involved in the Medical Side of Football for a Very Looooooooong Time. Your Top Sports Performer Coaches love them as well, its the Norm for your Top Class Sportspeople. No Need to be told otherwise.
 
The Rock

The Rock

Ward Prentice (10)
Lee Grant said:
Harry Jones will do well in rugby union and I hope that he stays in our code. He is a good lad and has the potential to be a Super Rugby player if he gets through his first few years dealing with Colts and Grade.

If he gets a gig in Sevens it will do him no harm to play on a big stage either.

His ability to punt long distances with both feet and not having to adjust his position to kick off his right foot (his goal kicking foot) is a priceless attribute for a fullback, and would be wasted in the 13-man code. And it would help to be able to play on either wing as well.

He is brave in the tackle and is generous in passing to supporting players.

But let's look at a report on the first game of the tour from someone with the team:

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Match Report – Australian Schools v Wales A U18s
Date: 22/11/13

Venue – Neath Rugby Club, Neath

Clear but cold conditions greeted both teams at kick off for the clash between Australian Schools and Wales A under 18s at Neath Rugby Park.

The Welsh Boys enjoyed early field position due to some aggressive, direct running and some early Australian mistakes with the ball. In the 13th minute, an incisive run from Welsh full back, Morgan Williams, created space for inside centre, Tyler Morgan who evaded two defenders to score the first points of the match. The try was converted by fly half, Dan Jones and Wales A lead 7-0.

Not long after the restart, Wales A were back on the attack gaining field position once again. An Australian mistake leads to a scrum being formed. The Welsh scrum half set up space for a raid down the short side and after linking with support runners, supported well to crash over in the corner. The conversion was unsuccessful but Wales A lead 12 -0.

Australia slowly gained some ascendancy in the match and threatened the Welsh defence on several occasions but it was in the 25th minute when a rampaging Taane Milne shrugged off defenders to score the first try of the tour. Mitchell Third converted the try but Wales A retained the lead at 12-7 as both teams went to the break.

From the kick off, it was Australia’s turn to control possession and generate pressure. Following some good controlled play from the forwards, fly half Mitchell Third found himself in space to score just left of the uprights.
Unfortunately, Mitchell was unable to convert his own try but the score was all locked up at 12-12.

Wales A gained field position from the restart and applied great pressure on the Australian defence once again. Australian back rower, David Morris was yellow carded for a careless tackle and the team was left a Man down.

From the penalty, Welsh fly half Dan Jones was successful with the kick and Wales A quickly regained the lead 15-12. Australia kicked off and was playing with great enthusiasm and purpose.

A Welsh infringement leads to an Australian penalty within kicking range. Mitchell Third stepped up to the mark and the scores were level at 15-15.

Both teams played entertaining attacking during the back end of the match and it was a penalty kick within range for the Welsh in the 65th minute that would separate the two teams. Wales A kicker, Jones calmly potted the goal and the welsh held on for a well deserved win.

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Another person said that Campbell Magnay tore his hamstring seriously in training and will miss the rest of the tour.

He also said that there were some interesting refereeing decisions.
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Its a shame its not a Curtain Raiser for the Boys before the Wallabies for one of their games, if it could be worked out, give them all a run.
 
Hugh Jarse

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Rocky Elsom (76)
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Tuttle spins it out - the light was not as bad as this photo looks.
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blackheart

blackheart

Peter Burge (5)
Schoolboys is probabley a tough one to sell, considering all the internationals that are being played there at the moment.
 
blackheart

blackheart

Peter Burge (5)
Hugh Jarse said:
Bloody shame to see Magnay returning home under injury. He played well in the games at Knox. Will there be a replacement flown in from the shadow selections?
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I understand that his parents are there, so it'll probably work out that he stays. Bloody shame for the poor kid though, he just came back from injury as well didn't he?
 
Lee Grant

Lee Grant

John Eales (66)
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Hugh Jarse said:
Squad of 30ish players. No need to play the top rated team every game. It is a long tour.
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Exactly. On every tour they give a ration of games to all players and within that there is a ration of starting games for all players—which is how it should be for schoolboys.

Obviously the better players get rationed more game time and more starting games, though obviously form can change during a tour and also players can get niggles and have to be rested.

In a way it is similar to the National Championships where every player from each state or territory is guaranteed game time and starting games during the week.
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Hugh Jarse

Hugh Jarse

Rocky Elsom (76)
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A view from the other side:

Wales Under 18 A played with huge gusto and no little skill at Neath to beat Australia Schools 18-15 on Friday.

A penalty four minutes from time by Coleg Sir Gar and Scarlets fly half Dan Jones gave the Welshmen a deserved win in front of a good four figure crowd at The Gnoll.

The victory will give the full Wales side a huge boost in their preparations to face the Australians in the international at Neath on Wednesday evening.

Wales forwards coach Euros Evans was delighted with the performance.
"We started off with a bang to score 12 points and this gave us the confidence to take the game to the Australians." he said.
"It rattled them and we could have got a couple more tries if the ball had run more kindly. That said, Australia tackled well and came back strongly at us but it was good to see our defence stand up to it."

Evans confirmed a number of the A side will start on Wednesday after this impressive display and it will be a shock if one of those is not Tyler Morgan.

The Newport and Dragons centre was in terrific form, with his strong and balanced running, abrasive defence and reading of angles and space.
The Rodney Parade product scored a try after 14 minutes when he shrugged off tacklers on a 50 metre run after a thrilling counter from deep by Coleg Llandrillo full back Morgan Williams.

Fly half Jones converted and three minutes later, Williams again ran with purpose and flair to put scrum half Dan Brooks over for a 12-0 lead.

Australia were visibly stung by the intense Welsh start but slowly recovered their composure, classy centre Taane Milne slicing through for a score just before the break. Fly half Mitchell Third converted.

The tourists looked more confident after the interval and Third dummied through to tie the scores.

Wales looked a little unsure of themselves but a yellow card for Australian flanker David Morris gave Wales the advantage, Jones slotting a penalty.

Third then levelled things up at 15-15 but with the Welsh forwards getting through a tremendous amount of work, they earned a penalty which Jones kicked to secure the win.

Scorers:
Wales Under 18 A: Tries: Morgan, Brooks; Conv: D Jones; Pens: D Jones (2)
Australia Schools: Tries: Milne, Third; Conv: Third; Pen: Third

Wales A: M Williams (Llandrillo College/RGC 1404); L Lewis (Coleg Gwent/Dragons), G Smith (Cardiff Metro/Blues), T Morgan (Newport/Dragons), J Adams (Coleg Sir Gar/Scarlets); D Jones (Coleg Sir Gar/Scarlets), D Brooks (Cardiff Univ/Ospreys);H Walsh (Bishop Gore CS/Ospreys),T Myhill (Coleg Sir Gar/Scarlets), A Jeffries (Coleg Gwent/Dragons), S Davies (Coleg Y Cymoedd/Blues), M Dodd (Olchfa CS/Ospreys), T Phillips (Coleg Sir Gar/Scarlets) (capt), H Keddie (Coleg Gwent/Dragons), O Griffiths (Coleg Gwent/Dragons)
Replacements used : L Belcher (Coleg Y Cymoedd/Blues), K Bale (Coleg Gwent/Dragons), G Allan (Bedwas/Dragons), Jared Evans (Coleg Y Cymoedd/Blues),

Australia: J Todd; A Kellaway (capt), T Milne, K Morgan, A Henley; M Third, M Sorovi; F Sa'aga, C McIerney, L Cannell, M Jones, D Morris, R Warren-Vosayaco, D Macmillan
Replacements used: C Guttenbell, A Mafi, N Hanigan, T Tai, J Tuttle, , H Hutchinson

Referee: J Leahney (RFU)

Source: http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/news/28952.php

According to the Article from the WRU web site, Australia only played with 14 players. Little wonder they lost.
 
Hugh Jarse

Hugh Jarse

Rocky Elsom (76)
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wreckless said:
Big Crowd - are they promoting the games at all? Wreckless
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The WRU report that there was a good four figure crowd, while most photos only show four figures. Photos probably taken from the main grandstand where the good four figure crowd was seated.
 
Hugh Jarse

Hugh Jarse

Rocky Elsom (76)
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^^^ Good thing HJ didn't sign up for the Sea Eagles:) as per above "banter".

Someone tell those bloody Welsh to stop breaking our boys. It is a long way home to get a cuddle from Mum to make it all feel better.
 
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