The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies under-16s have confirmed their match-day 23 to face the Western Force on Saturday at Brumbies HQ (3pm kick-off).
The Brumbies have made five changes to the starting lineup, notably in the halves, with Marist scrum half Jono Harrington named alongside Daramalan’s Tom Connolly.
With their sights set on this weekend against the Force, after a bye round last weekend, head coach Paul Mead expects a tight encounter in Canberra.
“I’ve been really impressed with the way the boys have pulled together after Round 1. The commitment has been first-class, and they’ve worked really hard on the training pitch to tidy a few things up,” Mead said.
“The Force’s scoreline against the Waratahs was similar to ours, so we’re expecting a tight affair on Saturday. Decision-making in the opposition’s 22 will be a key factor in the final result.”
The front row remains unchanged from Round 1, with Canberra schoolboys Geoff Olivetti, Levi Park, and Sam Filipovic returning.
Marist’s Zavier D’Arcy enters the starting team to accompany captain Cooper Leslie in the locks, shifting Jack Maguire out to blindside flanker. Will Bullock (flanker) and Patrick Hill (number eight) accompany Maguire to complete the back row.
Canberra Grammar’s Jesse Thorp shifts to the inside centre position, with Marist’s Laine Jud-Brettingham brought into the team at outside centre.
Rounding out the changes is St. Edmunds outside back William Hall, who comes into the squad on the right wing with Cayden Cross (left wing) and Oliver Anderson (fullback) returning to their usual positions.
The bench features a mix of players from schools and clubs in the ACT & SNSW region.
Griffith youngster Michael Parisotto and Canberra Royals junior Maka Muchenagumbo join St. Edmunds forwards Elliot Brown, Harry Borton and Ezra Taiatini as cover for the forward pack.
Ben Callaway (Marist), Kaleb Matthews (St. Edmunds) and Charlie Ravouvou (Daramalan) complete the match day 23 as cover in the back positions.
You can catch the game for free at Brumbies HQ, on the Rugby.com.au YouTube Channel or via Stan Sport.
2025 Super Rugby under-16s Round 3 – Saturday 11 October 2025 (3pm kick-off AEDT)
Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Western Force
Brumbies HQ, University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari Street, Bruce, ACT 2617
Starting XV
- Geoff Olivetti
- Levi Park
- Sam Filipovic
- Cooper Leslie (c)
- Zavier D'Arcy
- Jack Maguire
- Will Bullock
- Patrick Hill
- Jono Harrington
- Tommy Connolly
- Cayden Cross
- Jesse Thorp
- Laine Jud-Brettingham
- William Hall
- Oliver Henderson
Impact
16. Elliott Brown
17. Harry Borton
18. Maka Muchenagumbo
19. Michael Parisotto
20. Ezra Taiatini
21. Ben Callaway
22. Kaleb Matthews
23. Charlie Ravouvou
