Sydney Junior Rugby Union v Brisbane: U14 rising stars and players to watch, team list

The coach says his squad is “ridiculously talented” but they must avoid doing something if they are to win the Sydney Juniors v Brisbane U14 battle on Sunday. Players to watch, team list.

Some of the rising stars of U14 boys from Sydney after the City v Country match.

Luke McCormack said his Sydney Junior Rugby Union U14 boys team has “talent to burn’’ and is expecting a great game with their Brisbane rivals in Queensland on Sunday.

But McCormack said there is one thing his young charges must avoid doing if they want to win the match.

“We cannot be dragged into a dogfight,’’ McCormack said.

“They (Brisbane) are sight unseen but I expect they will have a huge pack.

“What we have to do is establish a platform and play our own game, not get drawn into how they want to play.

Action in the Sydney v Country U14s game in Bathurst recently. Pic: Jeremy Piper

“We have spoken a lot about just keeping it simple. Our defence is great but we need to keep it simple and let out attack click.’’

McCormack, a long-serving coach in the age group, has major wraps on his young squad and players.

“Our outside backs and front rowers are the best I have ever coached. They are insane,” he said.

“This is a great launch pad. They have eye-watering talent.’’

We take a look at some of the players who are expected to make a mark in the game.

The U14s after their battle against Country. Pic: Supplied.

SYDNEY RUGBY UNION U14 PLAYERS TO WATCH

JARRYD KING, RANDWICK

Jarryd is the U14 fullback with plenty of talent.

“He’s not only great at the back but chimes in the backline. He plays like an additional centre,’’ said his coach.

“He is fast and floats on his feet. He’s a pleasure to watch and a pleasure to coach.’’

NICHOLAS KOTARAC, GORDON

Nick is a tight head prop who can “do everything’’.

“He can kick, has a good running game and is good in defence. He’s a player who wants to learn and be in this environment,’’ McCormack said.

“He’s a bit of a gentle giant off the field but on it he’s a monster.’’

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BEAU MCKEE, MANLY

Beau is the No. 8 and “as tough as teak’’.

“He’s a really tough player and has a big motor and just goes and goes,’’ McCormack said.

“He’s a bit of a character as well. He’s quite cheeky, likes to play jokes but on the paddock he is very good.’’

FLYNN FARRELL, WESTERN SYDNEY TWO BLUES

Flynn is a halfback from Parramatta and was involved in their state championships win.

“He is the focal point of our attack. He also has a great box kick which is unusual at this age,’’ McCormack said.

“He’s the real deal. He has silky skills.’’

The Sydney coach said valuable lessons were learned against Country.

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BEN VISAGIE, EASTWOOD

Ben is a standout at the breakdown.

“Ben is a breakaway from Eastwood and he’s tough and non-stop,’’ McCormack said.

“He is everywhere. He’s a real menace at the break down and great at pilfering.’’

DARCY FELTHAM, WESTERN SYDNEY TWO BLUES

Darcy is in the Gen Blues and a winger “with speed to burn’’.

“He is one of the one of the fastest kids I have seen,’’ said his coach.

“He has genuine pace and a great kick to boot.’’

SYDNEY JUNIOR RUGBY UNION U14 BOYS TEAM TO TAKE ON BRISBANE

Beau McKee Manly, Ben Visagie Eastwood, Boston Cameron Gordon, Christopher Moala Eastwood, Cyrus Bloomfield Eastwood, Darcy Feltham Two Blues, Edward Bryant Warringah, Elijah-Blair Maile Southern Districts, Flynn Farrell Two Blues, Hamish Matthews Eastwood, Hasani Bloomfield Two Blues, Henri Dempsey Gordon, Jack Kalms Warringah, Jahzaiah Rauhina Penrith, Jarryd King Randwick, Jeremy Rath Gordon, Johann Ah-Colt Two Blues, Leonidus Farr Eastwood, Nicholas Kotarac Gordon, Oliver Smith Norths, Samuel Polley Two Blues, Spencer Swann Southern Districts, Talen Risati Eastwood.