Seven NSW Waratahs players have been selected to represent the Australian Under 20's against Georgia this Saturday at 4:30pm (local time) at Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town.
After winning the Dave Dennis Player of the Year (Elite Youth Development Program) at the 2024 Season Awards, Jack Barrett has been selected at prop, with Bryn Edwards joining him in the starting front row at hooker.
The lightning-quick Archie Saunders has been also been selected in the starting side on the wing, whilst Eamon Doyle, Ben Di Staso, Hwi Sharples, and Joe Dillon will provide impact from the interchange bench.
The full team line-up is:
1. Jack Barrett - NSW Waratahs, Randwick Rugby Club
2. Bryn Edwards - NSW Waratahs, Sydney University
3. Nick Bloomfield - Queensland Reds, Easts Brisbane
4. Toby Macpherson (c) - ACT Brumbies, Uni-Norths Owls
5. Harvey Cordukes - ACT Brumbies, Uni-Norths Owls
6. Aden Ekanayake - Australia Sevens, Gordon Rugby Club
7. Dane Sawers - Western Force, Kalamunda Districts
8. Jack Harley - ACT Brumbies, Gungahlin Eagles
9. Dan Nelson - ACT Brumbies, Canberra Royals
10. Harry McLaughlin-Phillips - Queensland Reds, Souths Brisbane
11. Archie Saunders - NSW Waratahs, Warringah Rugby Club
12. Jarrah McLeod - ACT Brumbies, Canberra Royals
13. Kadin Pritchard - ACT Brumbies, Gungahlin Eagles
14. Ronan Leahy - Western Force, Sydney University
15. Shane Wilcox - ACT Brumbies, Tuggeranong Vikings
16. Ottavio Tuipulotu - Melbourne Rebels, Eastern Suburbs
17. Lington Ieli - ACT Brumbies, Tuggeranong Vikings
18. Tevita Alatini - ACT Brumbies, Gungahlin Eagles
19. Eamon Doyle - NSW Waratahs, Sydney University
20. Ben Di Staso - NSW Waratahs, Eastern Suburbs
21. Hwi Sharples - NSW Waratahs, Sydney University
22. Joe Dillon - NSW Waratahs, Manly Marlins
23. Angus Staniforth - ACT Brumbies, Canberra Royals
Every game of the U20 Championship will be available live, free and on-demand on RugbyPass TV.
Match Details:
- Australia U20 vs. Georgia U20.
- Athlone Sports Stadium, Cape Town.
- 4.30pm Saturday 29 June (local) / 12.30am Sunday 30 June (AEST).
