Super Rugby Men’s U19s 2025 TOTW: The best Australian performers from Round Two

Mon, Sep 22, 2025, 6:00 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Western Force host ACT Brumbies in Round 2 of Super Rugby U19s 2025.

Super Rugby U19s continues to deliver as the next generation of stars stood up over the weekend.

It was another big win for the NSW Waratahs as they took down the Queensland, setting up a Final preview against the ACT Brumbies this weekend.

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The Brumbies continued their title defence with a hard-fought victory away from home against the Western Force.

Rugby Australia's High Performance staff select their Team of the Week from Round Two.

1. Nick Hill (NSW Waratahs)

Back-to-back nominations for the dominant Waratahs prop as the Easts product was strong against the Reds.

Hill has grown in confidence since his TRC U20s involvement and anchored a dominant Waratahs set-piece.

2. Tyler Maybery (NSW Waratahs)

Maybery's try-scoring run continues as the hooker found the line once again in the big win.

It's now three tries in two games for the hooker on top of a solid afternoon for the forward pack.

3. Edwin Langi (NSW Waratahs)

Langi rounds out the Waratahs trifecta in the front-row, setting the tone early with a third minute try.

It was a taste of what was to come from the powerful prop, earning back-to-back nods.

4. Arthur Greer (NSW Waratahs)

Greer maintains NSW's dominance of the TOTW, reflective of their strong pack performance.

The Moree-bred product thrived being back in country NSW, growing up just an hour away from the ground.

5. Manaia Tetana (Western Force)

Tetana puts a halt to the all tight-five 'Tahs with a solid performance for the hosts.

The lock worked tirelessly across the park, guiding the Force to a perfect lineout performance to go with double digit carries and tackles.

6. Keanu Rasch (Queensland Reds)

Rasch earns the lone nomination for the Reds on a tough day for the visitors.

The back-rower was solid in defence to sniff out a certain Waratahs try.

7. Luke Holt-Brown (Western Force)

Force flanker Holt-Brown kept the Force in the contest with his electric all-around showing.

Throughout his 80 minute performance, he recorded five tackle bursts, two turnovers and a try.

8. Toby Brial (NSW Waratahs)

Brial relished his return back home in the sky blue jersey.

In front of friends and family, he showed why he was a regular in the Australia U20s this year.

9. Samuel Watson (ACT Brumbies)

Watson pieced apart the Force in perfect conditions to book ACT's spot in the Final.

The scrumhalf scored one and set up another, proving the difference in the win.

10. Chace Oates (ACT Brumbies)

Oates is one of several with back-to-back nominations in this team and looms as an exciting prospect for the future.

He sparked the Brumbies attack all afternoon, setting up three line breaks and a try.

11. Peni Naqau (Western Force)

Even in defeat, Naqau caused the Brumbies headaches in Perth.

The winger had a team high 143 metres, three line breaks and five tackle busts in a performance that caught plenty of eyes.

12. Chris Jansen (Western Force)

Speaking of big performance in a loss, Jansen carries tough for the Force across his 16 hit-ups.

He also made 14 tackles, including a try saver, to earn his spot in the team.

13. Riley Whitfeld (ACT Brumbies)

Whitfield may have had just five carries, but he made them count.

The outside centre tore through the Force in the final quarter to touch down for a crucial five-pointer that secured the win, finishing with three tackle busts and two line breaks

14. Tom Watts (NSW Waratahs)

Watts was the chief destroyer for the Waratahs as they reached the half-century.

The winger had a hat-trick on a perfect day for the flyer, who showcased his pace.

15. Wallace Charlie (Western Force)

The Sevens debutant has taken to the U19s competition like a man with a point to prove.

Charlie was excellent at the back and showed off the fast feet with eight tackle busts in defeat.

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