NSW Waratahs have named their A side to take on the Brumby Runners on Saturday at Brumbies HQ (4pm kick-off AEDT) with Angus Scott-Young set to make his first appearance in the Cambridge Blue.
Scott-Young, 28, arrived at the Waratahs in the off-season from Northampton Saints and will line up at number eight at the weekend.
Wallabies Folau Faingaa and Andrew Kellaway are included, with the former captaining the side. George Poolman is also named, having made his debut for the Waratahs in last weekend’s Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific Round 4 loss to the Hurricanes at Allianz Stadium.
Waratahs A head coach Zak Beer is excited to see the mix of youth and experience come together on Saturday in Canberra.
“We’ve named a healthy blend of both experienced Super Rugby campaigners, together with some exciting new talent coming through the Waratahs pathways,” Beer said.
“It was great to see Sid Harvey make his debut last week off the back of a strong performance for our Waratahs A's side the week prior, and that's what this system should be about.
“Saturday's a great opportunity for the players to showcase their skills once again, against a quality opposition and push for selection in what is a strong Waratahs squad.
“We’d love to see any Waratahs supporters down in Canberra come out to show their support and get behind the guys.”
Brumby Runners v Waratahs
Saturday 14 March, 4pm kick-off AEDT
Brumbies HQ, Building 29, University Drive South, Bruce, ACT 2617
Starting XV:
- Jack Barrett
- Folau Faingaa ©
- Apolosi Ranawai
- Ben Grant
- Joe Manglesdorf
- Lachlan Hooper
- Jamie Adamson
- Angus Scott-Young
- Michael McDonald
- Jack Bowen
- Cooper Watters
- George Poolman
- Zach Fittler
- Leo Jaques
- Andrew Kellaway
Replacements:
16. Tyler Maybery
17. Lotu Vunipola
18. Brady Dawson
19. Tom Girle
20. Isaac Fonua
21. Marshall le Maitre
22. Hwi Sharples
23. Jonty Fowler
24. Liam Grover
25. Toby Brial
WARATAHS UNDER-18S TO TAKE ON REDS UNDER-18S ON SATURDAY IN BRISBANE
Another fixture for a Waratahs team on Saturday sees the under-18s travel down to Brisbane to take on the Reds at David Wilson Field in Brisbane (1.05pm kick-off AEST).
Harry Whitaker (Newington College) and Izak Holmes (Barker College), nephews of former Super Rugby half-backs Chris Whitaker and Josh Holmes, are included in the squad.
Head of Pathways at the Waratahs Andrew Cleverley was looking forward to seeing his young players test themselves against quality opposition.
“The squad has worked hard over the last few months to prepare for games,” Cleverley said.
“We are looking forward to the see the players perform under the pressure situation that the Reds under-18s will provide. This is a big step up for our players and we hope they flourish in this environment.”
Reds under-18s v Waratahs under-18s
Saturday 14 March, 1.05pm kick-off AEST
David Wilson Field, Easts Rugby Club, 31 Halifax St, Norman Park, QLD 4170
Starting XV:
- Mark Peterson-Patolo (Barker College)
- Oliver Smith (The Kings School)
- Isiah Sheck (Newington College)
- Hamish Bull (Scots College)
- Ruari Basten (The King School)
- Tahj Smith (Barker College)
- Aston Weir (Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club)
- Selesitino Mainakavika (St Stanislaus’ College)
- Harry Whitaker (Newington College)
- Will Taylor (The Kings College)
- Jack Kalms (St Augustine College)
- Finn Killman (St Augustine College)
- Eddie Garcia-Wood (St Joseph’s College)
- Jarryd King (Newington College)
- Finn Hannon (St Joseph’s College)
Replacements:
16. Hasani Bloomfield (The Kings School)
17. Iliyaz Viliamu (Newington College)
18. Tyson Burden (Randwick Rugby Club)
19. Will Gencur (St Joseph’s College)
20. Hunter Hall (Newington College)
21. Izak Holmes (Barker College)
22. Willson Ruthven (St Augustine College)
23. Max Prykiel (Gordon Rugby Club)
24. Levi Strong (The Kings College)
