Written by LIVE on Oct 06, 2024 02:55 PM, courtesy of rugby.com.au Source article.
The Australia U18s take on New Zealand Schools in Hamilton. Photo: Getty Images
The Australia U18s have taken a 19-12 lead over New Zealand Schools at half-tim in Hamilton.
Shannon Fraser’s side are coming off a shootout win over the NZ Barbarians to start their tour
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As for the Kiwis, they produced a thumping victory over Samoa to send a message before the clash in Hamilton
They head to FMG Stadium with a similar line-up that took out the ten point win, captained by Queensland backrower Tom Robinson.
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Australia U18s coach Shannon Fraser has confirmed his side to face the New Zealand Schools on Sunday in Hamilton.
The side is coming off a high-scoring 57-47 win over the NZ Barbarians to start their NZ tour.
Fraser has made one change to the starting side, with Nick Conway coming onto the wing.
Conway starts in a deadly back three alongside two-try hero Heamasi Makasini and explosive fullback Rex Bassingthwaighte.
Fraser has tweaked his bench, with NSW prop Hayden Lavercombe added to the reserves.
Australia U18 vs. New Zealand Schools
FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton, 2pm AEDT (4pm local) Sunday 6 October
1. Kingsley Uys – The Southport School
2. John Grenfell – Nudgee College
3. Edwin Langi – Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club
4. Will Ross – Padua College
5. Isaac Fonua – The King’s School
6. Eli Langi – Brisbane State High School
7. Tom Robinson (c) – UQ Rugby Club
8. Heinz Lemoto – The Scots College
9. Angus Grover – St Igantius College, Riverview
10. Jonty Fowler – St Joseph’s College
11. Heamasi Makasini – Newington College
12. Josh Takai – Brothers Rugby Club
13. Frankie Goldsbrough (vc) – Easts Rugby Club
14. Nick Conway – Nudgee College
15. Rex Bassingthwaighte – The Shore School
Reserves
16. Ewald Kruger – GPS Rugby Club
17. Nick Hill – Barker College
18. Hayden Lavercombe – The King’s School
19. Avery Thomson – GPS Rugby Club
20. Luca Cleverley – Newington College
22. Sam Blank – St Augustine’s College
23. Zach Fittler – The Scots College
26. TJ Talaileva – Barker College
