Super Rugby U16s, U19s Rd 3 top players, scorers, photos, Waratahs v Reds, Rebels v Brumbies
There was a comeback, great kicking, explosions of speed and crucial results racked up in round three of the Super Rugby U16s and U19s series. Rd 3 wrap, great photos, standouts and scorers
There was a comeback, great kicking, explosions of speed and crucial results racked up in an action-packed round three of the Super Rugby U16s and U19s series.
The much anticipated battles between the Waratahs and Reds lived up to expectation in both age groups of the Super rugby competition in round three with a comeback in one and a close call in another.
The clashes between the Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels also had plenty of bite - and some sensational individual performances.
The Super Rugby tournament throws a light on the rising stars of the sport and there were plenty of head-tuning tries and performances in round three.
We take a look at the scorers, standouts, results and great photos from round three of the series.
SUPER RUGBY U16’S ROUND THREE RESULTS, TOP SCORERS
QUEENSLAND REDS V NSW WARATAHS
They were on the road and it showed in the first stanza of this important game for the NSW Waratahs.
The Reds dominated the early proceedings before the Tahs came good to take a 50-20 victory into round four.
New No.8 and country player Selesitino Mainakavika opened the scoring off a scrum with others Tahs scorers Flynn Farrell, Kden Carter, Keone Anitelea-Tsioussis, captain Justice Taumoepeau and Jarryd King and Darcy Feltham with two each.
Talen Risati made five conversions.
Harrison Asi had the honour of scoring first points for the Reds with captain Agapetos also going over along with Hemi Rakuita.
REDS (1-15): Harrison Asi, Adrian de Klerk, Visesio Kite, Jack Calleja, Manasa Railati Vunibola, Dyer Akauloa, Lincoln Dalton, Agapetos Lote-Felo (c), Kobi Nouanrasy, Oliver Kennedy, Hemi Rakuita, Pierre Poluleuligaga, Taione Taka, Malakaih Beals, Dylan Terblanche
Replacements: Ruben Kruger, Tyrece Herniman, Gavin Wilson-Tyers, Jack Burton, Keegan Cook, Alfie Bowman, Angus Underwood, Isaac Fidock
WARATAHS (1-15): Lawson Armstrong, Oliver Smith, Hasani Bloomfield, Tahs Smith, Josh Arundel, Samuel Polley, Justice Taumoepeau, Selestino Mainakavika, Flynn Farrell, Talen Risati, Darcy Feltham, Keone Anitelea-Tsioussis, Cyrus Bloomfield, Creighton Meafou, Kden Carter. Replacements: Anakin Richardson, Nicholas Kotorac, Amanaki Tangi, Charlie Grant, Henry Dempsey, Harry Whitaker, Ofa Latu, Jarryd King
ACT BRUMBIES V MELBOURNE REBELS
In the ACT v Melbourne match, the Brumbies broke through for their first victory of the season with their 36–17 win over the Rebels.
After being beaten 53-19 by the Reds a week earlier, Calem Spooner and BJ Pumpa were the stars of the show for the Brumbies with three early tries.
Winger Uhila Tai also added points as did Xander Stoddart in the second half.
Thomas Jensen and Aidan Wunsch made a conversion each.
The Rebels went over three times thanks to Lewis Brinkworth Girls, Ratu Ifereimi Tuibua and Dharczy Vaiimene.
Samson Tuaine converted two.
REBELS (1-15): Campbell Tagaloasa, Isileli Otunuku, Otto Wolfgramm, Gregor Pickford, Lewis Brinkworth, Cire-James Tom (c), Samu Afoa, Halaliku Lauhingoa, Hamish Ward, Noah Jury, Ratu Ifereimi Tuibua, Faf Krueger, Samson Tuaine, Eitini Samsoni, Jeremiah Faasavalu
Replacements: Dharczy Vaiimene, Joshua Tufuga-Fatu, David Tuulakitau, Lenex Barth-Tauai, Luke Farley, Lebron Tusitala, Jayden Mataio-Pokino, Phoenix Monteiro-Sua
BRUMBIES (1-15): Geoffrey Olivetti, Neo Hunter, Henry Folo, Oliver Clayden, William Tudulu, Tobias Comito, Ben Visagie, BJ Pumpa (c), Tyran McCudden, Callum Spooner, Uhila Tai, Tomas Jensen, Isaiah Cornforth, Laine Jud-Brettingham, Aidan Wunsch. Replacements: James Martens, Israel Gautusa, Levi Park, Zander Lubiejewski, Daniel Sharkey, Charles McBaron, Lachlan Smith, Xander Stoddart
SUPER RUGBY U19’S ROUND THREE RESULTS, TOP SCORERS
QUEENSLAND REDS V NSW WARATAHS
The 19s battle, won by the NSW Waratahs 42–31 was way too close at times for the Tahs coach Dan England but a great match for the fans.
The Waratahs only outscored the Reds by a single try as they upped the ante in their bid to win the U19 crown they lost last season.
Captain Eamon Doyle was a standard as Hwi Sharples, on the comeback from injury, helped Tom Klem to the first try of the match.
Liam Grover scored the first of his two in the first half with Brendan Palmer, Sid Harvey and Matteo Cleverley all scoring.
Finlay King scored two tries with the Reds other scorers Xavier Rubens, James Martens and Daniel Maluka.
REDS (1-15): Byron Murphy, Finlay King, Trevor King, Fergus Gillan, Charlie McCauley, Charlie Brosnan, Noah Rauluni, Vaiuta Latu, James Martens, Maddox Maclean, Samu Tuisau, Darcy Rowan, Xavier Rubens (c), Daniel Malum, Dre-Dyn Laban. Replacements: Cooper Hoare, Kingsley Uys, Jonah Rangiwai, Tom Robinson, Joel Broderick, Callum Reidy, Dominic Kallquist, Netani Lesimaikimatuku
WARATAHS (1-15): Nathaniel TiiTii, Charlie O’Kane, Will Goddard, Thomas Girle, Joe Mangelsdorf, Jacob Veiru, Austin Durbidge, Eamon Doyle (c), Hwi Sharples, Joey Fowler, Brendan Palmer, Oscar Jorgensen, Liam Grover, Tom Klem, Sid Harvey. Replacements: William Guilfoyle, Jack Cesare, Kaleb Ah-Colt, Lachlan Doheny, Josh Va’alotu, Darcy Stanfield, Iveni Nasio, Felix Turinui
More rugby
Top shot! Super Rugby 16s, 19s, wrap
Experts choice! 50 best rugby teenagers
ACT BRUMBIES V MELBOURNE REBELS
The Brumbies racked up their biggest scoreline of the season in the 19s match with their resounding 59–15 victory.
Bailey Bouquiaux was the standout with a trifecta of tries.
Sixers other members of his team also went over the trial line for the big win.
Malakye Enasio, Sam McLachlan, Jonthan Ryan, Wally Wentzel, Hamish McDonald and Lachy Smith.
Sam McLachlan was outstanding with five conversions with Joe Dylan nailing two.
Xander Iosefo and Journey Wana scored the Rebels only two tries with Jackson Jury converting one and nailing a penalty in the 40th.
REBELS (1-15): Caedus Vaihu, Lucas Aedo-Kailea, Paul Aiolupotea (c), Caleb Fanolua-Tusitala, Tyrone Urbancic, Xander Iosefo, Tinashe Mudanga, Corey Leumaga-Chan, Pierre Davis, Jackson Jury, Morgan Tanuvasa, Ben Playford, Journey Wana, Edward Lyons, Emiliano Wortley. Replacements: Finn Graham, Poe Ah Ki, Lisala Nakalevu, Sam Fangatua, Otto Lui, James Thompson, Munashe Mudzekenyedzi, Christian Lealofi
BRUMBIES (1-15): Finn Baxter, Bailey Buesnel, Komi Lester Tuitea, Ollie Aylmer, Billy Hansen, Jono Ryan, Bailey Bouquiaux, Beau Morrison, Wally Wentzel, Sam McLachlan, Samson Tuqiri, Keresoma Tuilagi, Hamish MacDonald, Koko Salim, Patrick Broe.
Replacements: Lipina Ata, James Foster, Liuaki Percival, Deveraux Tapelu, Jacob John, Lachlan Smith, Joe Dillon, Shane Wilcox
More from AMANDA LULHAM HERE
More Coverage
Legacy of deadly 1998 Sydney to Hobart behind miracle rescue
The skipper who co-ordinated the miracle rescue of a man washed overboard in pitch darkness and rough seas says lessons learned from the deadly 1998 race saved his mate’s life.
He can bat, man: Superhero Smith deserves a cape
A day after boy wonder Sam Konstas lit up the Boxing Day Test with an innings of youthful, blissful exuberance, Smith was Batman, a more serious character, wooing the masses with an innings of card-carrying superhero authority.