Eight changes for Waratahs U16s for Force tie in Round 2

Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 4:16 AM
Waratahs
by Waratahs

The Waratahs U16s have made eight changes for their Round 2 clash against the Western Force at Eric Tweedale tomorrow (3:05PM kick-off).

Harrison Bromiley, Lukas Pendleton, Antonio Azzi, Mitchell Spanton, Vailala Fekitoa and Andrew Larkin come into the starting side in the pack, as do Sia'a Taveuveu and Kaiden Grace in the backs following the 55-22 win over the Brumbies at Viking Park in Round 1 on Saturday.

Head of Academy and Pathways Andrew Cleverley was looking forward to his side 'building on their success' from the weekend.

"The squad is certainly looking to build on its success Saturday, with a strong performance against the Force," Cleverley said.

"The short turnaround for us only gives us one training session but we are aiming to ensure we are more accurate at the breakdown and stay connected in defence for a more complete performance."

Chris Suaalii moves from prop to number eight to captain the side, while Riley Carr is vice captain from scrum-half.

Lachlan Mahoney shifts from right wing to outside centre after his try double against the Brumbies, with Emmet Hall also moving to right wing from full-back after he crossed the whitewash and registered four conversions in the same game.

Waratahs U16s squad to take on Western Force in Round 2

Waratahs U16s v Western Force U16s

Swyftx Super Rugby U16s, Tuesday 29 September, 3:05PM kick-off AEST 

Eric Tweedale Stadium, Montrose Ave, Merrylands, NSW 2160

Starting XV (name, club, school):

  1. Harrison Bromiley, Petersham, Newington College
  2. Lukas Pendleton, Randwick, Waverley College
  3. Antonio Azzi, Oatley, Trinity Grammar School
  4. Joe Weeks, Randwick, Cranbrook School
  5. Mitchell Spanton, Mosman, St. Joseph's College
  6. Vailala Fekitoa, Wahroonga, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary
  7. Andrew Larkin, Drummoyne, St. Ignatius' College
  8. Christopher Suaalii (c), Dural, The King's School
  9. Riley Carr (vc), Randwick, Waverley College
  10. Levi Perrett, Dural, The King's School
  11. Ollie Daniels, Merewether Carlton, St. Phillip's Christian College
  12. Sia'a Taveuveu, East, Newington College
  13. Lachlan Mahony, Gordon, Barker College
  14. Emmet Hall, Randwick, The Scots' College
  15. Kaiden Grace, Manly Savers, St. Augustine's College

Reserves:

16. Jack Corbett, Drummoyne, St. Joseph's College

17. Sebastian Conna, Seaforth, St. Ignatius' College

18. Christopher Brown, Dural, Oakhill College

19. Harry Jones-Hughes, Narrabeen, St. Augustine's College

20. Deon Haynes, Oatley, Newington College

21. Max Wintzer, Wahroonga, Barker College

22. Lucas Aholahi, Randwick, Holy Cross College

23. Dontae Siofele, East, Patrician Brothers Blacktown

24. Mavrix Tauasa, East, Patrician Brothers Blacktown

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