The NSW Waratahs have announced their 30-man squad for the upcoming U19 Super Rugby campaign. This talented group comprises of players from across the state, most of whom have risen through the NSW Academy pathways and who are now looking to continue their representative careers.
This year’s U19 Super Rugby tournament has been reformatted to align with the new Super Rugby Championship. The tournament kicks off in September, with most fixtures to be played as double headers, ensuring plenty of must-watch rugby. The refreshed format brings excitement to players, clubs and audiences alike, with high-quality contests on display. Matches will be hosted at popular local venues, with the Waratahs taking a home game to Narrabri as part of the Santos Festival of Rugby.
The selected players have predominantly progressed through NSW grassroots programs and more recently through the NSW Academy system. Many of these players have represented the Waratahs in last year’s U18 games against the Queensland Reds. Since then, they have continued developing through specialised programs with their high schools and the Waratahs and will now begin training together at Daceyville headquarters.
The 30-man squad will begin their training schedule over the coming weeks and push for selection in the starting 15 for their opening game in September.
Aron Brennan — Newport Junior Rugby Club, St Augustine’s College
Arthur Greer — Moree Bulls, St Joseph’s College
Brooklyn Meehan — Burraneer Junior Rugby Union Club, Newington College
Charlie Bull — HKU Sandy Bay Rugby Club, St Ignatius’ College
Dane Mitchell — Rockdale Junior Rugby Club, Trinity Grammar School
Dante Siale — Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, Fountain Gate Secondary College
Edwin Langi — Drummoyne Junior Rugby Club, The Kings School
Ethan Hamilton — Wanderers Rugby Club, Shore School
Flynn Clatworthy — Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, Newington College
Harper Strachan — Wanderers Newcastle, Knox Grammar School
Henry Conick — Manly Savers Junior Rugby Club, Shore School
James Thompson — Ipswich Rugby Club (UK), St Joseph’s College (UK)
Justin Amituanai — Western Raptors Junior Rugby Club, Richard Johnson Anglican School
King Manu — Rockdale Junior Rugby Club, Waverley College
Leo Jaques — Easts Wallaroos, The Scots College
Louis Fenwicke — Chatswood Junior Rugby Club, The Kings School
Luca Cleverley — Randwick Warriors, Newington College
Luke Muriti — Norwest Junior Rugby Club, Oakhill College
Marshall Le Maitre — Chatswood Junior Rugby Club, Shore School
Max Roach — Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, Knox Grammar School
Mitchell Holmes — Norwest Junior Rugby Club, Oakhill College
Nate Glendinning — Burraneer Junior Rugby Union Club, Picnic Point High School
Nick Hill — Maitland Blacks, Barker College
Oscar Affleck — Nelson Bay Gropers, Ipswich Grammar
Riley Evans — Southern Cross Uni Marlins, Waverley College
Riley Osborn — Newport Junior Rugby Club, St Augustine’s College
Sam Blank — Harbord Harlequins Junior Rugby Club, St Augustine’s College
Sebastian Newman — Burraneer Junior Rugby Union Club, Woolooware High School
Tallis McEwen-Welsh — Gulargambone Rugby Club, Newington College
Toby Brial — Wakatipu Rugby Club (NZ), The Scots College
Tom Watts — Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, The Kings School
Tom Farr-Jones — Randwick Warriors, Newington College
Tom Goldie — Canberra Royals, The Southport School
Tyler Maybery — West Bulldogs Brisbane, Brisbane Boys College
Zacharia Fittler — Manly Savers Junior Rugby Club, The Scots College
Zachary Toole — Harbord Harlequins Junior Rugby Club, St Augustine’s College
Zion Ahosivi-Poitaha — Rockdale Junior Rugby Club, Waverley College
