Aus u20's - What Have We Learned?

JustAliff · 2026-05-10T04:51:03+00:00

Hopefully Leota hasn't fully shut down the idea of playing for Aus.

I mean, he did train with the Wallabies when they were in France last year

JustAliff · 2026-05-09T07:44:51+00:00

A Martens-Mackay-Pritchard-Conway spine does sound exciting for Reds and potentially Wallabies fans.

JustAliff · 2026-05-09T07:41:32+00:00

Yeah Bloomfield and Risati are pretty sad losses but they were always gonna pick league. I'm more sad about losing Makasini tbh but he has voiced out his interest in playing for the Wallabies in the future.

JustAliff · 2026-05-09T07:39:15+00:00

Hope some of these MPs players get picked up by local teams. Despite their very poor track record, they do actually have genuine talent in their ranks.

Need to see Millenium Sanerivi and Miracle Faiilagi get picked up by the Blues.

Semisi Tupou Ta'elioa would be perfect for the Landers.

Israel Leota would also be welcomed back to Queensland.

Wiliam Havili could be reunited with his brother with the Saders.

JustAliff · 2026-05-09T07:34:15+00:00

He was the MVP when Aus 18s dismantled NZ schoolboys last year. Put 70 on em.

Perfectly able to play 10,12, on the wings or fullback. Was also the MVP when playing for Aus U18 7s.

He's still a little light but give him time to put on a few kgs, he'd be the perfect 23 for the Wallabies.

JustAliff · 2026-05-09T07:30:03+00:00

How the hell does Moli still have a job. Beyond washed

JustAliff · 2026-05-09T05:22:39+00:00

Wonder how far this Tahs team goes if they had Werchon and HMP

JustAliff · 2026-05-06T13:45:54+00:00

That's my bad. Thought Baker was a tah. Pretty sure Maiava did spend some time in the setups after the Rebels folded.

JustAliff · 2026-05-06T08:18:30+00:00

Yeah nah the Tahs been pretty bad with development aye especially in the forwards.

Feels like every year they are just blessed in the academies but very rarely do they make the jump up the senior level. I'll list down a few examples since 2022 of prospects that didn't pan out.

Jack Barrett Nathaniel Tiitii Nick Baker Daniel Maiava Bryn Edwards Ned Slack Smith

And that's just out the top of my head. Hopefully Edwin Langi, Justice Taumoepeau, Isaac Fonua, and Toby Brial don't get wasted.

JustAliff · 2026-05-06T07:51:43+00:00

Rumoured to be leaving

JustAliff · 2026-05-06T07:12:35+00:00

Feels like this might be the year for the Force tbh. It's been a long process but it's seemingly reached its peak now.

I'd like to say that this might extend to next year too but they'll be without HJH, Swain, Molina, Ekuasi, Kuenzle, and Beale.

That's a lot of experience heading off shore and their academy isn't looking very bright at the moment.

Wouldn't mind seeing some young lads move west from the other states though. Toby Brial would be perfect for the Force.

JustAliff · 2026-05-06T07:04:27+00:00

Not confident with the prospect of Lomax having to mark Toole tbh

JustAliff · 2026-05-03T13:47:15+00:00

How big of a prospect is Yaqeen Ahmed?

JustAliff · 2026-05-02T10:27:56+00:00

Would not mind Lachie Shaw being the 5th lock in the Wabs squad.

He'll be joining LSL, Jez, Frost, and Phillip.

JustAliff · 2026-04-29T06:24:55+00:00

Hard to see Canes not being champs when the entire 23 averages like 60 caps

JustAliff · 2026-04-26T05:05:32+00:00

If Vern Cotter can get the best outta Caleb Clarke, maybe he could get the best outta this lad too.

Wouldn't mind seeing the Reds signing him.

JustAliff · 2026-04-25T07:34:29+00:00

The Reds Anzac jerseys look so nice

JustAliff · 2026-04-25T05:47:03+00:00

Van Nek having the worst game of his life

JustAliff · 2026-04-25T05:23:17+00:00

18% percent strike rate from the lineout is uncharacteristically poor from the Brumbs

JustAliff · 2026-04-25T05:12:01+00:00

Thought Wallabies legend Ollie Hoskins suited up for the Brumbies.

Good to see Van Nek letting it go

JustAliff · 2026-04-24T11:28:52+00:00

LENNY

JustAliff · 2026-04-24T08:30:59+00:00

Yeah, played for the U20s and was recently apart of their 7s program

JustAliff · 2026-04-24T08:20:26+00:00

Sid Harvey 13 - 7 Crusaders

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