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Under-20 Competitions including Oceania & World U20s

The Ghost of Raelene

The Ghost of Raelene

Andrew Slack (58)
Would surprise me if they were that forward thinking.

Don't know what development you get from the drubbing they got. Yes, they are more physically developed a year later at that age.
 
Wilson

Wilson

David Codey (61)
Braveheart81 said:
Did we pick more under 19s last year with the knowledge that there was no under 20 RWC?
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Not sure, but I think the major issue was that our tight 5 were absolutely outclassed, particularly the front row. I'm pretty sure Max Craig (hooker) and Daniel Maiava (lock) are the only ones who played last year, so there's not going to be much benefit there.

I have a feeling that poor performance was a consequence of covid and those guys not playing much interstate rugby - the best tight 5 forwards in age group really need that concentrated competition to improve, more than any other position. Even in Sydney and Brisbane the stand outs are often going to be so far ahead of their rivals, particularly in a physical sense, as not to really be challenged.

That said I don't rate Grey as a coach and think there are plenty of better options we could have in that role, if he doesn't deliver this year it will absolutely be time to move him on (if it's not already).
 
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justlookin

Stan Wickham (3)
Wilson said:
Not sure, but I think the major issue was that our tight 5 were absolutely outclassed, particularly the front row. I'm pretty sure Max Craig (hooker) and Daniel Maiava (lock) are the only ones who played last year, so there's not going to be much benefit there.

I have a feeling that poor performance was a consequence of covid and those guys not playing much interstate rugby - the best tight 5 forwards in age group really need that concentrated competition to improve, more than any other position. Even in Sydney and Brisbane the stand outs are often going to be so far ahead of their rivals, particularly in a physical sense, as not to really be challenged.

That said I don't rate Grey as a coach and think there are plenty of better options we could have in that role, if he doesn't deliver this year it will absolutely be time to move him on (if it's not already).
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I think they could put a complete backline and backrow together from guys who are returning from last year. Max Craig has been going well. I certainly wouldn't be worried if he was the first choice hooker. Daniel Maiava is an interesting one. I don't think he is big enough to be a lock and I'm not sure he fits into the backrow. I could only see him as a 6 and i hope they have better options at 6.
 
HJ Nelson

HJ Nelson

Trevor Allan (34)
Staff member
Teddy Wilson announced as Captain. Floyd Aubrey not named in the squad, but training today.
 

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The Ghost of Raelene

The Ghost of Raelene

Andrew Slack (58)
Makes sense. He's got to be one of the first picks if someone is injured or pulls out due to Super Rugby/7s etc. If Jorgensen does end up in a Wallaby Squad or Aus A Aubrey probably comes in being a natural back 3 option.
 
dusk

dusk

Cyril Towers (30)
Ronan Leahy (Force Juniors) has joined the junior wallabies. Was apart of the Joeys class of 2022 featuring Max Jorgensen and Joey Fowler. He plays both inside and outside center (though prefers outside I believe?)
 
Confucius Say

Confucius Say

Nev Cottrell (35)
dusk said:
Ronan Leahy (Force Juniors) has joined the junior wallabies. Was apart of the Joeys class of 2022 featuring Max Jorgensen and Joey Fowler. He plays both inside and outside center (though prefers outside I believe?)
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God these selectors are reactive. Good luck to him - use the Force!
 
qwerty51

qwerty51

Stirling Mortlock (74)
Do we have a teamlist for todays match?? Also doesn’t look like it’s being broadcast anywhere but Saturday’s match is.
 
The Ghost of Raelene

The Ghost of Raelene

Andrew Slack (58)
Might be me being a cooked unit but I can't find details of the fixture anywhere. The Wallabies Instagram page usually posts this stuff but they have just re posted the 2019 U20s team line up and a link to re watch them....
 
Wallaby Man

Wallaby Man

Trevor Allan (34)
Looks like a link supplied here

www.allblacks.com

New Zealand Under 20 team named for first match against the Junior Wallabies

New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the team taking the field this afternoon ahead of their first match against the Junior Wallabies at NZCIS in Wellington.
www.allblacks.com www.allblacks.com

Honestly both unions look like amateurs with the coverage and accessibility of these games.

Game starts at 12
 
waiopehu oldboy

waiopehu oldboy

Stirling Mortlock (74)
Wallaby Man said:
Looks like a link supplied here

www.allblacks.com

New Zealand Under 20 team named for first match against the Junior Wallabies

New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Clark Laidlaw has named the team taking the field this afternoon ahead of their first match against the Junior Wallabies at NZCIS in Wellington.
www.allblacks.com www.allblacks.com

Honestly both unions look like amateurs with the coverage and accessibility of these games.

Game starts at 12
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Bloody Aucks have poached Carlos's boy, I see :(
 
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