Super Rugby U16s results, stars, standouts in record Waratahs v Rebels battle, photo gallery

There was a record haul of points, an extraordinary hat-trick from a speedster and a show of might and power from Waratahs Super Rugby rising stars. Rd 1 stars, results, photos gallery.

Catch me if you can! Aston Weir for the Waratahs Under 16s at Leichhardt Oval. Picture: John Appleyard.

The Waratahs impressive record of being undefeated in the Super Rugby Under 16 series looks to be in safe and skilled hands after an extraordinary performance in the opening round of the 2024 series.

The Waratahs outscored the Melbourne Rebels 16 tries to nil with 10 scored in a supersonic second half which included speedster Darcy Feltham going over twice in less than a minute.

Feltham, one of the fastest players in junior rugby in Australia, ended the game with a trifecta with Ollie Smith, captain Harry Whitaker and Aston Weir all going over twice in an extraordinary 104-0 routing.

Also integral to the resounding win was the boot of Saxon Gall who knocked over 12 of his 16 attempts.

The result sent Waratahs officials searching their memories in vain for a similar result in the history of elite battles involving their academy teams.

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The scoreboard tells the story with the Waratahs winning 104-0 over the Melbourne Rebels in a one-sided game. Picture: John Appleyard.

“Happy, pretty happy with that,’’ said new U16s coach Craig Roberts.

“We really want to come in and just make sure that get our process nailed down and I think the boys tried hard to stick to it.

“They followed their processes where they could look to dominate carries and be strong in defence.’’

Aston Weir on the burst for the Waratahs. Picture: John Appleyard.

Roberts said he was proud of “level headed” captain Whitaker, praised Gaw for a great game and impressed by Feltham’s turn of speed.

“It helps when you have a sprinter like him who is just so fast on the wing,’’ he said.

“I think our loose forwards really, really stepped up today as well.’’

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Aston Weir. Picture: John Appleyard.

Samuela Sorovi was a try scorer.

WARATAHS U16S STARS AND STANDOUTS V REBELS

The Waratahs were first to put points on the board when captain and Whitaker scored just inside the first five minutes.

The young halfback is one of numerous players in the 16s squad hailing from the Randwick club.

Warriors teammates Roman Leilua scored the Waratahs second try with Whitaker then scoring his second try within the first 16 minutes.

Gaw converted his first to give the Waratahs an early 17–0 lead.

Ofa Latu was one of the stars for the Waratahs.

The Brumbies were left blinking when Henri Dempsey then flew over for the Waratahs fourth try of the half.

An opportunistic number six Aston Weir scored one of the best tries of the match and then backed up after the halftime siren with his second and the Waratahs sixth of the match to give the hosts a 38–0 lead.

Ashton Large for Waratahs at Leichhardt Oval. Picture: John Appleyard.

It was try deluge in the second half with young winger Sam Sorovi going over for the seventh in the opening minute.

Ashton Large was rewarded for a mountain of work throughout the game with the Tahs eighth try with Ollie Smith and Hasani Bloomfield then adding the ninth and 10th.

Ofa Latu, Jack Kalms and Samuela Sorovi for the Waratahs.

Sam Polley then scored the Waratahs 11th, Feltham the 12th and Smith the 13th and his second of the half with just over 10 minutes to play.

Feltham then produced a stunning one minute of footy, scoring two cracking try’s for a hat-trick while Ofa Latu scored the final try of the game.

Isaac Perkins for Waratahs.

Phoenix Monteiro-Sua for Melbourne Rebels. .

TEAM SHEETS WARATAHS V REBELS

WARATAHS (1-15): Nicholas Kotarac, Roman Leilua, Amanaki Tangi, Charlie Grant, Gary Roberts, Aston Weir, Henri Dempsey, Isaac Perkins, Harry Whitaker (c), Saxon Gaw, Samuela Sorovi, Ofa Latu, Ashton Large, Creighton Meafou, Jack Kalms

Replacements: Oliver Smith, Elijah-Blair Maile, Hasani Bloomfield, Josh Arundel, Samuel Polley, Flynn Farrell, Keone Anitelea-Tsioussis, Darcy Feltham

Ratu Ifereimi for Rebels and Ashton Large

REBELS (1-15): Campbell Tagaloasa, Isileli Otunuku, Reuben Foaese, Lenex Barth-Tauai, Lewis Brinkworth, Cire-James Tom, Samu Afoa, Halaliku Lauhingoa, LeBron Tusitala, Noah Jury, Ratu Ifereimi Tuibua, Faf Krueger, Samson Tuaine, Lewis Ah Ching, Phoenix Monteiro-Sua. Replacements: Luke Farley, Otto Wolfgramm, Joshua Atapana Tuamu Tufuga Fatu, Gregor Pickford, Rahzel Palemene, Hamish Ward, Jayden Mataio-Pokino, Siliva Mataupu Nicholas Kotarac

Aston Weir for the Waratahs.

Saxon Gaw converts for Waratahs. .

Aston Weir getting plenty of attention.

Darcy Feltham runs half the field to score again for Waratahs.

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