Oskar Enasio thrilled to captain U18 Gen Blue NSW Juniors against Schools XV

This teen has been playing rugby since he was in nappies - for real! Soon he has a big decision to make about where his career lies - in rugby union or NRL.

Amanda Lulham

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November 15, 2020 - 12:00AM

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Oskar Enasio who is playing in the NSW Gen Blue U18s v School Selection First XVs match this weekend.

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Oskar Enasio has been told stories of how he and his cousins started playing rugby together - in matching nappies - at the age of two and a half.

Now, the 17-year-old young gun from the Gordon rugby club is about to captain the U18 Gen Blue NSW Juniors side against a Schools XV lead by Manly’s Dally Bird on Sunday.

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Then it’s back to training with the Wests Tigers SG Ball side for the third season for the versatile football talent who has also shown talent as a boxer and is planning his first amateur fight in the new year.

Oskar Enasio who is playing in the NSW Gen Blue U18s v School Selection First XVs match this weekend.

“I just took to football from the start,’’ said Enasio, who has live on the northern beaches and played in Manly’s Harold Matthews team.

The young footballer, who finished at Asquith Boys last month, said he started playing both rugby and league when around 10 and now loves both.

But he knows he will soon have to make a decision as to which one he will push for as a career.

“I still haven’t decided. I’ll have to make a decision soon,’’ he said.

“I’ve been playing fullback in league and then centre in union and enjoyed it all.

“I am hoping to really give footy a big crack. The goal is to get a contract with league or union.’’

Oskar Enasio on the burst. The teenager is playing both rugby and league.

Enasio, who lives at Hornsby with his family, said he could not have been more proud when named to captain his side in Sunday’s match.

“It was unexpected,’’ he said. “It means a lot to be named captain. It’s quite a privilege.

“I’d like to lead the boys by my actions.’’

While many of his teammates have played a reduced amount of rugby this season due to COVID-19 restrictions, Enasio said he has been lucky in what he’s been able to play,

“I played second colts (with Gordon) and we beat Randwick in the final which was great,’’ he said.