The Junior Wallabies Squad for the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship has been named for the clashes against Tonga, Fiji and New Zealand U20s later this month on the Gold Coast and includes six Brumbies players.
Forwards Tom Ross (prop) and Justin Sikimeti (backrow) are joined by backs Mack Hansen (fullback), Len Ikitau (centre), Isaiah Latu (centre) and Ryan Lonergan (scrumhalf) in the 32-player squad.
The Australian squad will descend on Bond University for the tournament’s fourth year, where the young men in gold will be striving to win the championship for the first time.
Flyhalf Isaac Lucas, continues the strong Rugby pedigree of his family, with his three older brothers, Tom Lucas (Australian Sevens), Ben Lucas (Queensland Reds) and Matt Lucas (Brumbies) all plying their trade within Australian Rugby.
Junior Wallabies Head Coach, Jason Gilmore said: “The playing group is really looking forward to kicking off the International season.
“The Oceania Rugby U20s Championship presents us with the opportunity to continue the progress we have made with quality opposition and each side presents their own different challenge.
“It’s the first step for us in a big year with the World Rugby U20s Championship in May and June just around the corner and the players are keen to get underway.”
The Junior Wallabies side will come together for its fourth camp in six months, when they assemble on April 22 at Bond University, Gold Coast.Queensland Reds flyhalf, Hamish Stewart (Reds duties) and Brumbies forward, Rob Valetini (injury) were not considered for selection for the Championship.
2018 Oceania Rugby U20s Championship Fixtures
Friday 27 May
New Zealand v Tonga, 5.00pm AEST
Australia v Fiji, 7.00pm AEST
Tuesday May 1
New Zealand v Fiji, 3.00pm AEST
Australia v Tonga, 5.00pm AEST
Saturday 5
May Fiji v Tonga, 5.00pm AEST
Australia v New Zealand, 7.00pm AEST
All matches will be played at Bond University on the Gold Coast.
Forwards
Charlie Hancock, NSW, prop
Tom Ross, ACT, prop
Justin Sikimeti , ACT, backrow
Patrick Tafa, NSW, backrow
George Francis, NSW, prop
Josh Kemeny, NSW, backrow
Hugh Margin, NSW, lock
Harry Hockings, QLD, lock
Angus Blyth, QLD, lock
Matt Faessler, QLD, hooker
Harry Hoopert, QLD, prop
Tom Kibble, QLD, backrow
Efi Ma’afu, QLD, hooker
Josh Nasser, QLD, prop
Fraser McReight, QLD, backrow
Sama Malolo, VIC, hooker
Esei Ha’angana, VIC, backrow
Trevor Hosea, VIC, lock
Backs
Mack Hansen, ACT, fullback
Len Ikitau, ACT, centre
Ryan Lonergan, ACT, scrumhalf
Isaiah Latu, ACT
Bayley Kenzie, NSW, flyhalf
James Ramm, NSW, wing
Lawson Creighton, QLD, fullback
Tony Hunt, QLD, centre
Tate McDermott, QLD, scrumhalf
Hayden Sargeant, QLD, wing
Isaac Lucas, QLD, flyhalf
Jordan Paetia, QLD, centre
Harrison Goddard, VIC, scrumhalf
Semisi Tupou, VIC, fullback
