The Australian U20s side to face South Africa at the World Rugby U20 Championship has been named with the young Aussies aiming to top Pool B and ensure a semi-final berth with a win against South Africa on Thursday morning.
Australia is currently second to South Africa in Pool B on points difference, despite both sides securing two bonus point wins.
The winner of each of the three pools automatically qualifies for the semi-finals with the next highest place team earning the final position in the top four.
Australian U20s Head Coach Adrian Thompson said:
“South Africa will represent our biggest challenge to date at the World Championships and we are looking forward to the clash.
“This match is crucial for us in terms of making the semi-finals and although we have had strong periods in our two matches to date, we know we will need to come up with a committed 80 minute performance to beat South Africa.”
The match kicks off at 4.30am AEST and will be broadcast LIVE on FOX SPORTS 2.
Australia U20s team to play South Africa:
1.Cameron Orr
2.Folau Faingaa
3.Matt Sandell
4.Ned Hanigan
5.Lukhan Lealaiauloto-tui
6.Brad Wilkin
7.Michael Gunn
8.Adam Korczyk
9.James Tuttle
10.Andrew Deegan
11.Andrew Kellaway (C)
12.Duncan Paia’aua
13.Sione Tuipoloutu
14.Tyson Davis
15.Jonah Placid
Reserves:
16.Fereti Saaga
17.Connal McInerney
18.Tyrel Lomax
19.Riley Winter
20.Sam Croke
21.Harry Nucifora
22.James Dalgleish
23.Campbell Magnay
