The next generation of Plus500 Brumbies talent will continue their pre-season preparation this weekend when they travel to Albury to meet their counterparts from the Rebels in a trial match.It will be the first meaningful run-out of the season for the promising group of youngsters who are moving into top gear ahead of their Super-20 season which commences with a match against the Rebels on 5 March at Viking Park.
“The squad is excited for our first trial against a strong Rebels U20’s team,” Pathways Head Coach Russell Ingram commented.“These trials over the next three weeks will be an opportunity for players to force their selection into the final 23 game day team.“We are keen to put into practice some of the detail we have been working on over the last few months and are looking forward to the challenge provided by the Rebels in Albury this weekend.
“The squad has been training well, but there is nothing like a competitive match to get the team into shape and we are sure that the fixture against the Rebels, as well as the matches in the following weeks, will provide ideal preparation for the Super-20 competition.
”Following the Rebels fixture, the Brumbies schedule sees them facing up against the Waratahs Gen Blue team in Bowral (11 February) and the Uni-Norths Owls at University of Canberra (18 February) before a clash with Randwick Colts on 25 February rounding out the pre-season campaign.
SQUAD
Nick Cushan,
Fred Kahea,
Charlie Hancock,
Angus Wagner,
Tom Ross,
Tevita Unga-Wolske,
Sam Thomas,
Liam Rasch,
Levi Goodwin-Shaw,
Darcy Swain,
David Verryne,
Luke Gersekowski,
Lachlan Lonergan,
Nick Saunders,
Justin Sikimeti,
Angus Allen,
Brodie Leber,
Jacob Abel,
Seamus Smith,
Liam Moseley,
Joel Astle,
Trai Henderson,
Len Ikitau,
Sioasi Pulefale,
Kuti Tahau,
Cole Davis,
Jacob Patmore,
Tui Samuelu,
Jamie Kotz,
Jackson Duffy,
Mac Hansen
MATCH DETAILS
Brumbies U20 v Rebels U20
Kick Off: Saturday 4th February (13:00)
Venue: Greenfield Park, Albury NSW
Game structure: 4 x 20min Quarters
Referee: Brodie Ingram (ACT)
SUPER20 DRAW
Saturday 25 February – RND 1 – Bye
Sunday 5 March – 3pm – RND 2 – Brumbies Colts v Rebels (Viking Park, Canberra)
Saturday 11 March – 5pm – RND 3 – NSW Gen Blue v Brumbies Colts (Vikings Rugby Park, Wollongong)
Sunday 19 March – 2pm – RND 4 – Brumbies Colts v Force (Portsea Oval, Campbell, Canberra)
Sunday 26 March – 3pm – RND 5 – Brumbies Colts v Reds (Portsea Oval, Campbell, Canberra)
Saturday 1 April – 5pm – Grand Final
