BMW Australia U20s make changes for Fiji
BMW Australia U20s team to play Fiji U20s at Bond University, Gold Coast, on Tuesday 2 May, 5pm local time
1. Harry Johnson-Holmes, NSW Gen Blue U20s, Sydney University
2. Efi Maafu, Queensland U20s, Wests
3. Harry Chapman, NSW Gen blue U20s, Randwick
4. Lachlan Swinton, NSW Gen blue U20s, Sydney University
5. Darcy Swain, Brumbies U20s, Tugerranong Vikings
6. Angus Scott-Young (vc), Queensland U20s, University of Queensland
7. Angus Allen, Brumbies U20s, Wests
8. Reece Hewat (c), Queensland U20s, Norths
9. Harry Nucifora, Queensland U20s, Bond University
10. Nick Jooste (vc), Brumbies U20s, Wests
11. Jayden Ngamanu, Queensland U20s, Souths
12. Tony Hunt, Queensland U20s, University of Queensland
13. Dylan Riley, Queensland U20s, Bond University
14. Clay Uyen, Western Force U20s, University of WA
15. Semisi Tupou, Melbourne Rebels U20s, Box Hill
Reserves
16. Sama Malolo, Western Force U20s, Wests Scarborough
17. David Puchert, Port Macquarie Pirates
18. Vaauli Faamausili, Melbourne Rebels U20s, Moorabbin
19. Angus Blyth, Queensland U20s, Bond University
20. Liam Wright, Queensland U20s, Easts
21. Ryan Lonergan, Brumbies U20s, Tugerranong Vikings
22. Theo Strang, NSW Gen Blue U20s, Sydney University
23. Len Ikatau, Brumbies U20s, Tugerranong Vikings
BMW Australia U20s make changes for Fiji
The BMW Australia U20s side to play Fiji in round two of the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship has been named with Head Coach Simon Cron making six changes to the starting side.
Australia will play Fiji on Tuesday 2 May at 5pm AEST as they look to make it back to back wins after accounting for Samoa 43-20 last Friday. The match will be streamed LIVE through www.rugby.com.au.
Cron has opted to make changes as he looks to continue to grow and develop the squad as the side continues its preparation for the World Rugby U20s Championship in Georgia in June.
Queensland U20s scrumhalf, Harry Nucifora comes into the side, partnering with Nick Jooste who has retained the flyhalf position as a brand-new lock combination is tested through Lachlan Swinton and Darcy Swain.
In the backrow, Angus Allen from the Brumbies U20s comes in for Liam Wright who moves to the bench. Dylan Riley moves from wing to centre with Semisi Tupou getting his opportunity at fullback.
BMW Australia U20s Head Coach Simon Cron said: “We talked after our match against Samoa and thought we blew a number of opportunities through not executing our basic skills.”
“As a squad, we need to continue to up-skill in regards to skill execution and attacking knowledge. Our defensive shapes were taking form against Samoa, but again we can improve of our contact zone.”
“We’ve had a good few days on the paddock and I am looking forward to seeing the boys back playing.”
“Fiji are strong, explosive athletes and they be a big physical challenge! They’re a very passionate Rugby nation and it’s a pleasure to have a chance to play against them.”
Australia is currently level with New Zealand on the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship ladder on five points apiece after both sides scored bonus point victories in round 1.
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