Brumbies prospect Joe Dillon will become the third fly-half to start for Australia U20 in as many matches.
Brumbies prospect Joe Dillon will become the third fly-half to start for Australia U20 in as many matches.
Sid Harvey will start at fullback when the Australia U20 take on South Africa U20 in the second round of The Rugby Championship U20.
Sid Harvey will start at fullback when the Australia U20 take on South Africa U20 in the second round of The Rugby Championship U20.
HSBC SVNS Series star Sid Havey will start on the left wing when a talented Australia U20 side takes on rivals New Zealand.
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).
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.
Junior Wallabies winger Angus Staniforth has never stood in front of a haka, but that will change on Sunday evening.
A 43-20 win by New Zealand in round two's opening game against Argentina handed South Africa a clear benchmark against an Australian team eager to improve after a hefty round one loss.