Round four of Super Rugby U16s and U19s represented one of the last opportunities for players to impress in 2023.
The Queensland Reds were the big winners after sweeping the Melbourne Rebels whilst the ACT Brumbies and Western Force played out two entertaining games.
Junior Wallabies coach Nathan Grey is among several keeping a keen eye on the action as they look to build for the future ahead of next year’s World U20 Championships and potential U18s and Australian Schools matches.
Rugby.com.au looks at the teams of the week from both competitions as picked by Grey and ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Pathways Manager Nic Henderson.
*Please note the NSW Waratahs had the bye in round four and will not feature
Super Rugby U16s
The Queensland Reds enjoy the majority of selections after their 62-28 win at Sunnybank.
There are four in the backline, with flyhalf Damon Humphrys excelling in the victory.
He is joined by wingers Clay Andrews and Fletcher Austin, with replacement fullback Treyvon Pritchard impressing off the bench.
Number eight Gray O’Neill earns selection after back-to-back doubles, with hooker Charlie Hollyman and William Ross rounding out the selections.
Rebels forwards Ramsey Sefo and Louis Treacy have been rewarded for their strong performances in the defeat.
After their draw, it’s only fair the Western Force and ACT Brumbies each have three selections in this team.
Centre Peni Naqau headlines the Force’s selections, joined by prop Ceejay Patelesiosio and Felix Cooper whilst Harry Bodman, Liam Collett and Denzel Veikune are the trio of Brumbies included.
Team of the Week
- Ramsey Sefo (Melbourne Rebels)
- Charlie Hollyman (Queensland Reds)
- Ceejay Patelesiosio (Western Force)
- Harry Bodman (ACT Brumbies)
- William Ross (Queensland Reds)
- Louis Treacy (Melbourne Rebels)
- Felix Cooper (Western Force)
- Gray O’Neill (Queensland Reds)
- Liam Collett (ACT Brumbies)
- Damon Humphrys (Queensland Reds)
- Clay Andrews (Queensland Reds)
- Peni Naqanu (Western Force)
- Denzel Veikune (ACT Brumbies)
- Fletcher Austin (Queensland Reds)
- Treyvon Pritchard (Queensland Reds)
