The ACT Brumbies have announced their Under-15s side set to travel to Sydney for the Next Gen Tournament at Eric Tweedale Stadium on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September.
While the squad features a strong contingent of talent from across the ACT, it is further bolstered by several promising players from the surrounding Southern NSW region.
The team has been training rigorously through July and August ahead of the tournament at the end of the month. Prior to heading to Sydney, the side will contest a trial match against the Victorian Under-15s in Albury, NSW on Saturday 19 September.
Head Coach James Stevens is looking forward to the campaign and expects a competitive showing from the group:
"The team is shaping up really well. The players are proud to wear the famous Brumbies jersey and represent the region with a skilful and competitive brand of rugby. We are excited about fielding a very competitive side at the Next Gen tournament," Stevens said.
"We are incredibly lucky with the local talent on hand, but equally excited to welcome athletes from the surrounding regions who help strengthen our squad and represent our footprint with pride.
"The Under-15s program is a key age grade for identifying and developing athletes for the next step in their rugby pathway: the Super Rugby U16s program. Our focus is on pushing these athletes to ensure they are in the best possible position to make that progression next year."
Ardy Abnett – Harden Red Devils Will Ball – Marist College Ashton Buesnel – Tuggeranong Vikings Connor Burneikis – Daramalan College Zander Clarke – Daramalan College Cody Crabb – Daramalan College Myles Crockett – Leeton Phantoms Mokoha Dean – Daramalan College Stanley Dolvin – St Edmund's College Hamish Eves – Daramalan College Pharaoh Feagai – St Edmund's College Kaeden Garrett – St Edmund's College Jack Gilligan – Daramalan College Saia Hausia – Daramalan College Niky Hill – Marist College Rhys Jordan – Temora Tuskers Xavier Lowery – Tuggeranong Vikings Jack McMahon – Marist College Jake McPhillips – Daramalan College Leo Miller – Marist College Angus O'Brien – Marist College Will Patterson – Daramalan College Ted Renn – St Edmund's College David Samuel – Trinity Catholic College Aiden Summerfield – Young Yabbies Chance Tapelu – St Edmund's College Ollie Tawake – Daramalan College Lauamatootoo Tuato – Tuggeranong Vikings Malakai Tu'ifua – Daramalan College Harry Whitton – Marist College Angus Wilson – St Edmund's College
Head Coach - James Stevens Assistant Coach - Zack Drury Assistant Coach - Sean Debenham Manager - Kate Humphreys
19 September
Trial v Victoria U15s at Albury, Sarvaas Park
25 & 26 September
Next Gen Tournament at Eric Tweedale Stadium, Merrylands, New South Wales.
