Written by Lachlan Grey on Nov 01, 2024 03:00 PM, courtesy of rugby.com.au Source article.
The regular season of the Super Rugby U16s and U19s is run and done with Queensland Reds ready to welcome NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies for Sunday’s Grand Final.
The Reds finished second in both the U16s and U19s but will host the big dance despite the Waratahs (U16s) and Brumbies (U19s) taking out their respective minor premierships.
Nevertheless, Queensland are rank outsiders in the U16s decider after falling 50-20 to NSW in their last meeting.
Meanwhile, ACT enter the U19s grand final fresh from a Round 5 Bye and eager to avenge their shock 53-12 loss to Queensland back in Round 2.
Check out all the Grand Final team news below (all times local AEST)
Sunday, 3 November: NSW Waratahs v Queensland Reds (U16s) & ACT Brumbies v Queensland Reds (U19s) at Ballymore, ad-free, live and on-demand on Stan Sport U16s – Waratahs v Reds – 12:05pm
WARATAHS (1-15): Nicholas Kotarac, Oliver Smith, Hasani Bloomfield, Hamish Bull, Tahj Smith, Samuel Polley, Justice Taumopeau (c), Selesitino Mainakavika, Jeremy Rath, Talen Risati, Darcy Feltham, Keone Anitelea-Tsioussis, Cyrus Bloomfield, Creighton Meafou, Kden Carter
Replacements: Anakin Richardson, Tyson Burden, Roman Leilua, Charlie Grant, Henri Dempsey, Flynn Farrell, Ofa Latu, Jarryd King
REDS (1-15): Harrison Asi, Adrian de Klerk, Visesio Kite, Jack Calleja, Jack Burton, Dyer Akauola, Lincoln Dalton, Agapetos Lote-Felo (c), Alfie Bowman, Angus Underwood, Hemi Rakuita, Rohan Nichol, Taione Taka, Malakaih Beals, Dylan Terblanche
Replacements: Aiden Luke, Tyrece Hemiman, Gavin Wilson-Tyers, Manasa Railati Vunibola, Keegan Cook, Isaac Kefu, Pierre Poluleuligaga, Isaac Fidock
U19s – Brumbies v Reds – 2:35pm
BRUMBIES (1-15): Finn Baxter, Lipina Ata, Komi Lester Tuitea, Ollie Aylmer, Billy Hansen, Jacob John, Jono Ryan, Beau Morrison, Lachlan Smith, Joe Dillon, Samson Tuqiri, Sam McLachlan, Malakye Enasio, Silas Pilot, Shane Wilcox (c)
Replacements: Bailey Buesnel, James Foster, Liuaki Percival, Deveraux Tapelu, Matt Hanley, Wally Wentzel, Joey Henry, Patrick Broe
REDS (1-15): Byron Murphy, Finlay King, Trevor King, Charlie Brosnan, Fergus Gillan, Tom Robinson, Noah Rauluni, Vaiuta Latu, Callum Reidy, Will Nason, Dom Kallquist, Maddox Maclean, Xavier Rubens (c), Daniel Malum, Brody McLaren
Replacements: Cooper Haore, Kingsley Uys, Jonah Rangiwai, Charlie McCauley, Charlie Cooke, James Martens, Samu Tuisau, Finn Mackay
