Australian A Schools Rugby v Japan players to watch from NSW, Qld, ACT, team list, schedule
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Coach Mark Moxon has high hopes of success from his “skilful and talented’’ Australian A Schools rugby side heading to Japan for a series of matches this month and said the tour is a big opportunity for players on numerous levels.
The team was selected at the conclusion of the Australian Schools rugby championships at Knox Grammar in July with just one major change made since.
Harrison Valevatu from Eagle Vale High School in NSW has been bought in to replace ACT player Shane Wilcox who is unable to tour.
Valevatu, who played for the NSW Barbarians at the selection tournament, has been identified as one of the players to watch on the tour.
“I want them to see it as an opportunity to further their rugby careers,’’ Moxon said.
“Have the experience and honour of representing their country, the camaraderie and tour experience, that’s the type of thing that keeps people in the game.
“We want them to experience what rugby has to offer.
“But we also want them to stay in the game in whatever the capacity, experience what the game has to offer, them put back in.
“I want them to see it as a great experience. It’s a whole fraternity and support structure.’’
Moxon said his team is strong across the board with a talented bench backing up the starters.
“It’s a good team, quite skilful and talented and we have flash outside where the boys want to play football and grind in the middle,’’ he said.
“We have guys who can play different positions and we don’t loose anything from the bench.
“We have depth off the bench, good balance on the field and they know what they want to do.’’
Moxon, from Townsville, has identified a number of players from NSW, Queensland and the ACT schools rugby he expects will make a mark in Japan.
HARRY DAVIS, THE SCOTS COLLEGE, NSW
A young flanker and a good leader according to his coach.
“He’s a guy in and around everywhere. A person hard on the ball and round the breakdown.’’
LURON PATEA, THE HILLS SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL, NSW
The Australian No. 8 and a strong running player.
“He’s good in the contact and we expect him to be a force.’’
ANDREW MCFARLANE, ST EDMUND’S COLLEGE ACT
A fly half with great ability and good leadership skills.
“Adaptable, has good game management and ability to attack a space with his teammates.’’
PJ POUTASI, KEEBRA PARK STATE HIGH SCHOOL, QLD
The big Queensland prop is already being touted as having a big future in the game.
“He is strong upfront and we are looking forward to seeing him. A good runner, powerful, and does the hard stuff upfront.’’
SEBASTIAN BUSH, NORTHERN BEACHES SECONDARY COLLEGE
Played a great tournament at the Australian championships and a second rower.
“A good hard worker and good in the lineout and be another leader on the field.’’
JAKEB HORNE, BRISBANE STATE HIGH SCHOOL, QLD
A hooker and a strong player expected to make a mark in Japan.
“A good communicator on the field, tough and excellent in the lineout.’’
WIL TAYLOR, ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE, RIVERVIEW, NSW
A second rower from NSW.
“A hard worker, excellent in the lineout and does the hard yards.’’
NICK LAMMING, ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE, NSW
A “smart’’ halfback and a standout at the Australian titles.
“Has a good pass and is able to lead the boys round the paddock.’’
LEO BASSINGTHWAIGHTE, SHORE SCHOOL, NSW
The NSW players is a strong presence in the midfield.
“Strong defensively, strong offensively. He has good ball skills,’’
RILEY LANGFIELD, ST STANISLAUS COLLEGE
From Bathurst and ready to turn heads as fullback..
“He’s very good at the back and a good communicator. Has the ability to attack the space.’’
MIRACLE TANGATTA, KING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, QLD
This Queensland teen is a big presence on the field.
“He’s a big boy, very mobile, quick outside. Winger, outside centre, a strong runner and quick.’’
HARRISON VALEVATU, EAGLE VALE HIGH SCHOOL, NSW
Score plenty of tries at the Australian rugby championships for the Barbarians.
“A great finisher, has a lot of energy and very energetic on the wing.’’
JAY INGLETON, OAKHILL COLLEGE, NSW
A talented halfback from Sydney.
“Extremely strong, very good pass, a good communicator. He sees opportunity and is tough.’’
FINN LAWSON, MOUNTAIN GREEK STATE HIGH QLD
A young speedster from Queensland with X-factor.
“He is the zip zip man. He is everywhere. His ability to be available is uncanny.’’
WILL PERKINS, ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE RIVERVIEW, NSW
Another winger on the Australian team.
“He has the ability to be where he should be so a great positional play. he makes himself available.’’
SAMU TUISAU, SEDA COLLEGE, NSW
Big, strong and playing outside centre.
“Extremely strong runner, outside centre and good defensive player out wide. From the NSW Juniors and a big lad.’’
TJ HERRING, NORTHERN BEACHES SEC COLLEGE, NSW
Playing blindside flanker for the team and known for his work ethic.
“He’s a workhorse, always does his job, grinds away. A No 6 and he’s tall.’’
BEN PARK, KOTARA HIGH SCHOOL
From the Newcastle area and one of the big men in the side.
“A hooker and a tough upfront player, a punishing style of player.’’
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLBOYS RUGBY UNION TOUR OF JAPAN SCHEDULE
September 27: UTC Higashi Fukuoka High School v Australia A Schools
Kumagaya Ground #A, Tokyo.
September 29: UTC Keio High School v Australia A Schools
Keio University, Hiyoshi Ground, Yokohama.
Oct 1: UTC Kokugakuin Kugayama High School v Australia A Schools
Nihon University Hiyoshi, Tokyo.
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLBOYS RUGBY UNION A TEAM 2022
Manus Bailey St Aloysius’ College NSW, Leo Bassingthwaighte Shore School NSW, Sam Bourgeois Knox Grammar School NSW, Sebastian Bush Northern Beaches Sec Coll NSW, Darcey Bush Daramalan College ACT, Harry Darling St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill NSW, Harry Davis The Scots College NSW, Darcy Fogarty St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill NSW, Will Goddard Knox Grammar School NSW, TJ Herring Northern Beaches Sec Coll NSW, Jakeb Horne Brisbane State HS QLD, Jay Ingleton Oakhill College NSW, Pat Isles Marist College ACT, Nick Lamming St Ignatius College, Riverview NSW, Riley Langfield St Stanislaus’ College NSW, Finn Lawson Mountain Creek State HS QLD, Andrew McFarlane St Edmund’s College ACT, Will McKinnon Knox Grammar School NSW, Ben Park Kotara High School NSW, Luron Patea The Hills Sports High School NSW, Will Perkins St Ignatius College, Riverview NSW, PJ Poutasi Keebra Park State HS QLD, Ky Pule Waverley College NSW, Miracle Tangatta King’s Christian College QLD, Wil Taylor St Ignatius College, Riverview NSW, Samu Tuisau SEDA College NSW, Harrison Valevatu Eagle Vale High School NSW.
Mark Moxon Ignatius Park College Qld Coach
John Guy Hunter Valley Grammar School NSW Manager
Ben McGee Daramalan College ACT Assist. Coach
Narelle Veverka Hornsby Physiotherapy NSW Physio.
Kevin Culliver St Kevins College Vic Tour Liasion
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