Aussie Schools and U18s roll out team to face Scotland U19s

Sat, Dec 15, 2018, 9:18 PM
Beth Newman
by Beth Newman
Daniel Ala will return to the team for the final match. Photo: RUGBY.com.au/Karen Watson
Daniel Ala will return to the team for the final match. Photo: RUGBY.com.au/Karen Watson

Australia's Schools and U18s team are rolling out their strongest side to take on Scotland's top U19s side in their final tour match on Monday morning.

The Aussies have won three of their four matches so far and will be keen to prove themselves in their tour finale in Edinburgh.

There are few shocks in coach Andrew Moloney's changes, with four to the overall 23 and a number of reshuffles in the starters.

Angus Bell, Billy Pollard and Zane Hogan return to the front row while Luke Reimer comes into the blindside flanker role in the forward pack.

Reesjan Pasitoa will take the reins at 10, with Joey Walton and Daniel Ala coming into the XV.

Brendan Jimenez has been rewarded for a spectacular outing against the Scotland Select U19s this week with a spot on the bench, looming as a potential X factor.

The Aussies thrived in the perfect conditions of Scotland's indoor Oriam field and will have another chance to play at the unusual spot this weekend.

Australia's U18s and Schools side takes on Scotland U19s at the Oriam centre in Edinburgh on Sunday December 16, 2pm local time, Sunday 1am AEDT. Vision available on RUGBY.comm.au later on Monday. 

TEAM

IN: Zane Hogan, Joey Walton, Daniel Ala, Luke Reimer

OUT: Rory Scott, Frances Sula-Siaosi, Lachlan Ilias, Vincent Creagh

1. Angus Bell

2. Billy Pollard

3. Zane Hogan

4. Max Douglas

5. Jeremy Williams

6. Luke Reimer

7. Carlo Tizzano

8. Will Harris

9. Spencer Jeans

10. Reesjan Pasitoa

11. Viliami Lea

12. Joey Walton

13. Angus Bell

14. Daniel Ala

15. John Connolly

Reserves

16. Tyrell Kopua

17. Harry Vella

18. Thomas Lambert

19. Tom Van der Schyff

20. Jackson Pugh

21. Lachlan Albert

22. Carter Gordon

23. Brendan Jimenez

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