Australia felt hard done by in their round two loss to Ireland in Paarl because in the aftermath of their 10-30 defeat, Irish back-rower James McNabney was cited and banned for foul play that happened in the 35th minute that was missed by the officials in real time.
Australia U20s coach Nathan Grey has named a strong side for the team’s opener at the World Rugby U20 Championship on Sunday morning (AEST).
Australia's Angus Staniforth is a player to watch at the World Rugby U20 Championship over the next few weeks.
Australia's Angus Staniforth is a player to watch at the World Rugby U20 Championship over the next few weeks.
Six new names feature in the Australia U20 squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship beginning at the end of this month in South Africa.
Australia U20 captain Toby MacPherson remains confident that the Junior Wallabies “could win” their first-ever world title later this year.
The New Zealand Baby Blacks are the inaugural Rugby Championship U20 champions after beating Australia's Junior Wallabies.
After a dramatic South Africa victory in the opening game of round three, it came down to Australia and New Zealand in what was essentially a final for The Rugby Championship U20's inaugural title.
Junior Wallabies winger Angus Staniforth has never stood in front of a haka, but that will change on Sunday evening.
Junior Wallabies winger Angus Staniforth has never stood in front of a haka, but that will change on Sunday evening.