The next generation is coming through as the ACT Brumbies U19s get their next chance to put their talent on show this Saturday, taking on Victoria U20s at Sarvaas Park in Albury, with kick-off at 1:30pm.
Coach David Southwood, and Assistants Nick Edwards and Becks Seeto, have named their team for this weekend’s match-up, with a 26-player squad selected to take on the Victorians.
From breakdown specialists to electric outside backs, the Brumbies pathway is teeming with young talent pushing through the ranks.
Here are four names worth remembering.
If there's a loose ball around the breakdown, chances are Jarvis Orr won't be far away.
The Central Coast product has become a genuine turnover threat, combining his work over the ball with big hits and an ability to attack in the wider channels.
After a standout season with the Gungahlin Eagles that earned him John I Dent Cup Team of the Year honours, Orr has all the makings of a premier Brumbies back-rower.
At 19, Noah Rylands already brings serious size and power to the backrow.
A strong ball carrier with a big frame, Rylands has the ability to get his side moving forward and make his presence felt physically.
The Australian Schoolboys representative is still developing his game but has all the tools to make his mark in the Brumbies system.
Don't let Marley Ngatai's size fool you.
The Tuggeranong Vikings halfback is a dangerous runner with speed and sharp footwork, threatening around the ruck and punishing gaps in the defensive line.
Ngatai also brings plenty of toughness, belying his smaller stature. Quiet by nature, he prefers to let his actions on the field do the talking.
With experience in the Brumbies U19 program and senior exposure with the Vikings, Ngatai is another exciting halfback off the Brumbies #9 production line.
Riley Parish brings a strong kicking game and composed presence to the No.10 jersey.
Cutting his teeth with the Randwick Colts, Parish made the move to Canberra to fast track his development with the Queanbeyan Whites.
Armed with a massive left boot, he can control territory and put opposition backfields under pressure. Combined with strong catch-pass skills and game management, Parish has the tools to steer a team around the park.
Brumbies U19s v Victoria U20s
- Saturday, 19 September
- 1:30PM
- Sarvaas Park, Albury
The U19s will then continue their campaign on Sunday, 27 September, taking on NSW at 2:15pm at Rat Park, Sydney.
