Super Rugby U16s 2024: Waratahs to preview squad on a mission to extend win run in Brumbies trial

The Waratahs will preview the young guns tasked with keeping intact one of the most impressive records in rugby intact in an important U16 trial on Sunday. Squad, Super Rugby U16 dates

The Waratahs U16s are the defending Super Rugby champions. Picture: Julian Andrews

The Waratahs will preview the young guns tasked with keeping intact one of the most impressive records in rugby in an important U16 trial on Sunday.

Young guns from both the Waratahs and Brumbies Academies will head to Wollongong for a crucial trial ahead of the opening round of the Super Rugby U16s and U19s competitions later this month.

The Waratahs U16s have yet to lose a match since the return of the Super Rugby series designed to showcase the bets young talent in the country and exposure them to top level competition.

And it's a record they are proud of.

The Waratahs have named an impressive extended squad which will be could back closer to the start of the competition to be contested by the ACT Brumbies, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds, Melbourne Rebels and Western Force.

The competition gives in excess of 300 rising stars of game crucial exposure and also plays a role in the selection of the Junior Wallabies U20 side.

The Waratahs have a strong junior program.

The Waratahs U16s have been training since last month with the trial on Sunday providing an early glimpse of their first up opponent against the ACT Brumbies U16 side in Wollongong.

“Selectors have been challenged to pick a squad after witnessing so many quality players across the different U16 representative associations this year.,’’ said NSW Waratahs Head of Talent Andrew Cleverley.

NSW Waratahs U16s Squad:

Forwards: Ilyizaz Viliamu, Lawson Armstrong, Tyson Burden, Oliver Smith, Anakin Richardson, Roman Leilua, Hasani Bloomfield, Nicholas Kotarac, Amanaki Tangi, Tahj Smith, Hamish Bull, Josh Arundel, Gary Roberts, Isileli Moli, Samuel Polley, Justice Taumoepeau, Aston Weir, Henri Dempsey, Selestino Mainakavika, Isaac Perkins, Charlie Grant.

Backs: Flynn Farrell, Jeremy Rath, Harry Whitaker, Saxon Gaw, Talen Risati, Keone Anitelea-Tsioussis, Creighton Meafou, Cyrus Bloomfield, Ashton Large, Ofa Latu, Darcy Feltham, Jarryd King, Samuela Sorovi, Kden Carter, Jack Kalms

The Waratahs were undefeated in the U16s last year.

2024 SUPER RUGBY U16s AND U19s SCHEDULE

*all times local

ROUND 1 September 29

Brumbies v Force, Viking Park ACT, U16s 12.05pm, U19s 2.05pm

Waratahs v Rebels, Leichhardt Oval NSW, U16s 11.35am, U19s 1.35pm

ROUND 2 October 5

Rebels v Force, Harlequin Rugby Club VIC, U16s 11.35am, U19s 1.35pm

Brumbies v Reds, Viking Park ACT, U16s 11.05am, U19s 1.05pm

ROUND 3 October 12

Rebels v Brumbies, Harlequin Rugby Club VIC, U16s 11.05am, U19s 1.05pm

13 October

Reds v Waratahs, Ballymore Stadium QLD, U16s 12.05pm, U19s 2.05pm

ROUND 4 October 19

Waratahs v Brumbies, Warringah Rugby Club NSW, U16s 1.05pm, U19s 3.05pm

20 October

Force v Reds, Revo Fitness Stadium WA, U16s 11.05am, U19s 1.05pm

ROUND 5 October 26

Reds v Rebels, Ballymore Stadium QLD, U16s 12.35pm, U19s 2.35pm

27 October

Force v Waratahs, Revo Fitness Stadium WA, U16s 9.05am, U19s 11.05am

GRAND FINALS November 3

Ballymore Stadium QLD, times TBC

Originally published as Super Rugby U16s 2024: Waratahs to preview squad on a mission to extend win run in Brumbies trial