Junior Wallabies Head Coach Nathan Grey has today confirmed his squad for the program’s second camp in 2021.
The 45-man squad includes 11 new additions, replacing existing squad members who attended camp one. The camp provides an opportunity for these new players to push their case for final squad selection leading into the Oceania U20s Championship.
Junior Wallabies Head Coach Nathan Grey said: “It’s always good to get the squad together and compete for positions. The camp provides continued time to work on our gameplay and connection to each other.”
The new additions to the squad are a mix of Super Academy players and club players from Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Melbourne who have been identified as performing well and will contribute to the squad’s depth.
Several players have also been selected in their club’s Harvey Norman Super Rugby Trans-Tasman squads. These include Carter Gordon, Glen Vaihu (Rebels), Zane Nongoor, Josh Flook, Kalani Thomas (Reds), Reesjan Pasitoa, Tom Hooper, Billy Pollard (Brumbies)
Assembling on 10 May in Canberra, the training camp will run for a week as the squad continues to refine preparations for the Oceania U20s Championship, scheduled for July.
“It has been great watching the players in their respective Grade and Colts competitions and seeing them perform on the field. The strong club competitions provide that arena for growth and development,” Grey added.
“As a program, we’re excited for our squad members who have been elevated to their Super Rugby squads. That creates an open door for another player to step in and put their best foot forward.”
2021 Junior Wallabies Camp Two Squad:
Lachie Albert, Wests, Brumbies
Tony Alofipo, Queanbeyan Whites, Brumbies
Siosifa Amone*, Associates, Western Force
Reece Anapu, Palmyra Rugby, Western Force
Lastus Aukai*, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Zac Barnabas*, Manly, NSW Waratahs
Wilson Blyth, Bond University, Queensland Reds
Hugh Bokenham, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Dan Botha, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Adrian Brown, Eastwood, NSW Waratahs
Josh Canham, Harlequins, Melbourne Rebels
Luke Callan*, Wanneroo, Western Force
Nick Chan, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Zac Crothers, Easts, Queensland Reds
Ben Dowling, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Timma Faingaanuku, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Mason Gordon, Wests, Melbourne Rebels
Mac Grealy, University of Queensland, Reds
Patrick Maka, Tuggeranong Vikings, Brumbies
Thomas Maka, Gordon, NSW Waratahs
Alex Masibaka, Associates, Western Force
Hamish Moore, Easts, NSW Waratahs
Titi Nofoagatotoa, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Dan O’Brien, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Irie Papuni*, Easts, NSW Waratahs
George Poolman*, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Will Roach, University of Queensland, Reds
Andrew Romano, Souths, Queensland Reds
Witika Rees-Hatu*, Gordon, NSW Waratahs
Dion Samuela, Bond University, Queensland Reds
Connor Seve, Wests Scarborough, Western Force
Papillon Sevele, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Paddy Tagg*, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Keynan Tauakipulum, Wests, Queensland Reds
Sione Taufui, Sydney Uni, NSW Waratahs
Tiaan Tauakipulu, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Taliu Tuia, Unicorns*, Melbourne Rebels
Zephaniah Tuinona, Queanbeyan Whites, Brumbies
Mosese Tuipulotu, Easts, NSW Waratahs
Junior Tupou, Queanbeyan Whites, Brumbies
Glen Vaihu, Melbourne Rebels
Harry Vella, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Louis Werchon*, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Tyrees Wilson*, Easts, Queensland Reds
Teddy Wilson, Easts, NSW Waratahs
*Denotes new squad member.
