The Junior Wallabies have stuck with a winning formula as they prepare to take on U20s heavyweights Ireland in their second World Rugby U20s match.
Australia dominated Italy in their opener earlier this week, taking a 36-12 win to kick off their campaign.
Coach Jason Gilmore has rewarded his side by retaining the starters from that Italy match for the clash with Ireland on Saturday, a match that could determine which side progresses through to the semi-finals.
2019 Six Nations champions Ireland made a statement of their own against England in their tournament opener with a win over the reigning World champions.
Junior Wallabies coach Jason Gilmore
“Following our match against Italy, we’ve gone through our reviews and we’ll look to build for our match against Ireland," Gilmore said.
“Ireland had a strong opening match against England. We are looking forward to the game and our boys will be up for another opportunity.
“We had a solid hit-out against Italy and the group we want to continue building momentum."
Australia takes on Ireland in the World Rugby U20s on Saturday June 8, kicking off at 11:30pm AEST. Game is shown on delay on FOX SPORTS at 7.30am.
TEAM
Junior Wallabies to face Ireland
1. Angus Bell, Sydney University
2. Lachlan Lonergan, Tuggeranong Vikings
3. Josh Nasser, University of Queensland
4. Michael Wood, Brothers
5. Trevor Hosea, Harlequins Rugby Club
6. Harry Wilson, Brothers
7. Fraser McReight (c), Brothers
8. Will Harris, Eastern Suburbs
9. Michael McDonald, Palmyra
10. Will Harrison, Randwick
11. Mark Nawaqanitawase, Eastwood
12. Noah Lolesio, Tuggeranong Vikings
13. Semisi Tupou, Box Hill
14. Triston Reilly, AU7s/Randwick
15. Isaac Lucas, Sunnybank
Reserves
16. Joe Cotton, Wests Bulldogs
17. Bo Abra, Eastern Suburbs
18. Darcy Breen, Sydney University
19. Rhys Van Nek*, Easts
20. Esei Ha’angana, Melbourne Unicorns
21. Nick Frost, Queanbeyan Whites
22. Carlo Tizzano, University of Western Australia
23. Pat Tafa, Northern Suburbs
24. Henry Robertson, Sydney University
25. Ben Donaldson, Randwick
26. Kye Oates, University of Queensland
27. Joey Walton, Gordon
28. Sione Tui, Melbourne Unicorns
FIXTURES
Tuesday June 4
Australia 36 - Italy 12
Saturday June 8
11:30pm - Australia vs Ireland, Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe
Thursday June 13
4:30am - Australia vs England, Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe
