The second round of the Super 20s kicks off this weekend with some exciting blockbusters on the schedule.
The Brumbies open their campaign at home to a Melbourne Rebels side looking to bounce back after their 30-13 opening round loss to the Queensland and the Canberra-based boys are looking particularly strong in the halves with schoolboy prodigies Ryan Lonergan and Nick Jooste impressive.
Head coach Russell Ingram is pleased with how his squad is shaping up heading into their first match.
"We are very happy with the squad and we will be looking to kick on from the pre-season trial matches in which the team performed very well," Ingram said.
"We have a well-balanced team and are looking forward to seeing them go up against a very tough Rebels outfit."
The Brumbies U20s will take on the Melbourne Rebels U20s at Viking Park on Sunday, kickoff at 3:30pm AEDT, streamed LIVE on RUGBY.com.au
TEAM
Brumbies U20s team to face Melbourne Rebels at Viking Park on Sunday 3:30pm AEDT.
1. Charlie Hancock
2. Tevita Unga-Wolske
3. Angus Wagner
4. Darcy Swain
5. Will Sankey
6. Rob Valetini
7. Angus Allen
8. Brodie Leber
9. Ryan Lonergan
10. Nick Jooste
11. Cole Davis
12. Trai Henderson
13. Lenny Ikitau
14. Jamie Kotz
15. Mac Hansen
Reserves
16. Fred Kaihea
17. Sam Thomas
18. Nick Cushan
19. David Verryne
20. Luke Gersekowski
21. Jacob Abel
22. Liam Moseley
23. Josh Wells
Melbourne Rebels U20s team to play the Brumbies U20s team at Viking Park, 3:30pm AEDT.
TEAM
1. Mahe Vailanu
2. Jordan Uelese
3. Vaauli Faamausili
4. Emmanuel Latu-Meafou
5. Esei Haangana (c)
6. Richard Clift
7. Jack Farrell
8. Sunia Finefeuaki
9. Harrison Goddard (vc)
10. Jack McGregor
11. Oisin Clarken
12. Angelo Leaupepe
13. Hunter Paisami
14. Hayden Sargeant
15. Semisi Tupou
Reserves
16. Callum Kent
17. Declan Cox
18. Afi Taivai
19. Jowell Samatua
20. Ben Collins
21. Tim Sippel
22. Andreas Livadaras
23. Sione Tui
Across the country, the Force U20s will be taking on the Reds in Perth, with the WA side looking to topple the defending champions.
The Force were impressive in their 41-36 loss to the NSW Gen Blues side and will be desperate to kick start their season with a win against the Reds.
It's a tough task for Force coach Dwayne Nestor who knows all too well the task they face after the Reds ran out convincing 30-13 winners over the Rebels last week.
"The Reds are a really good team, they are big and strong and move the ball around the backs very well," he said.
"We are going to have to be at the top of our game to beat them."
"We are going to have to attack them so I have gone for an attacking team which I am looking forward to coaching this weekend."
The Western Force U20s kick off against the Queensland Reds U20s at Nedlands, 5:00pm (AEDT). The match will be live streamed on RUGBY.com.au
TEAM
Western Force team to play the Queensland Reds U20s at Nedlands, 5:00pm AEDT.
1. Victor Harris
2. Sama Malola
3. Shambeckler Vui
4. Sam Offer
5. Ben Grant
6. Lachlan Currie
7. Evan Stafford
8. Brody Macaskill
9. Rory O'Sullivan
10. Anthony Hondros
11. Trey Moloney
12. Jordan Holgate
13. Will Latu
14. Kitione Nairube
15. Clay Uyen
Reserves
16. Nick Luyt
17. Lorenzo Mario
18. Tahere Reha
19. Hendricus Van Der Heyden
20. Sosifa Likio
21. Brendan Vorster
22. Aidan Shortall
23. Jonah Chase
Queensland Reds U20s team to take on the Force U20s at Nedlands 5:00pm AEDT.
TEAM
1. Harry Hoopert
2. Effie Ma'afu
3. Gavin Luka
4. Seru Masirewa Ganita
5. Harry Hockings
6. Angus Scott-Young
7. Liam Wright (c)
8. Patrick Tafa
9. Harry Nucifora
10. Hamish Stewart
11. Sam Edwards
12. Tony Hunt
13. Dylan Riley
14. Will Eadie
15. Jayden Ngamanu (vc)
Reserves
16. Matthew Faessler
17. Lloyd Gorman
18. James Gall
19. Angus Blyth
20. Fraser McReight
21. Jordan Lenac
22. Alex Horan
23. Lorenzo Skelton