Super Rugby U16s Round Two Teams: Reds commence season against Victoria, Waratahs host Force

Thu, Oct 2, 2025, 5:15 AM
Nick Wasiliev
by Nick Wasiliev
ACT Brumbies host NSW Waratahs in Round 1 of Super Rugby U16s 2025.

The second round of Super Rugby U16s gets under this weekend, as the Queensland Reds take the field while the Brumbies enjoy the bye.

They will host the Victorian side at Ballymore, while the Waratahs host the Western Force at Rat Park as part of a double header with the Super Rugby U19s final.

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The Waratahs hit the ground running in round one, blowing away the Brumbies 97-0, while the Force got their season underway with a 24-5 win over Victoria.

The Reds will see a new flyhalf in Charlie Meredith start, while Noah Gaffney will command the troops from the hooker position.

The Waratahs will two see two changes to their side that beat the Brumbies, with flanker Jayden Richards and winger Julian Minto coming into the side.

Lastly, the Force will make two changes of their own to the side that defeated the Victorians, with Kalamunda back-rower Kalani Onno and Joondalup Brothers outside back Marco Nel, the latter impressing off the bench last week with a try.

Friday 3 October: Reds v Rugby Victoria, Ballymore, Brisbane at 1:40 pm (AEST)

REDS (1-15): Moses Faleafa, Noah Gaffney, Nate Te Whitu, Denver Bradford, Nathan Van Huyssteen, Charlie Grieves, Henry Willis, Dylan Goodwin, Harry Dowling, Charlie Meredith, Seth Chapman, Kyron Arthy, Sangwani Chinula, Mitchell Durrheim, James Smith

Reserves: Xavier Hill, Mitch Wallis, Harry O'Hare, Fraser Boakes, Ryker Smith, Ralph Labor, Lucas Humphrys, Tom Tugai

VICTORIA (1-15): TBC

Reserves: TBC

Sunday 5 October: Waratahs v Western Force at 11:45 am (ADST)

WARATAHS (1-15): Asera Peniata, Talmage Lemusu, Kaiasi Talakai, Will Gencur, Ruari Basten, Jayden Richards, Cooper Williams, Cordell Arama, Izak Holmes, Wilson Ruthven, Julian Minto, Charlie Xuereb, Payton Tarau, Asher Chapman, Finn Hannon

Reserves: Archie Hill, Hugo Lestrange, Thomas Chan, Marlee Thomas, Eduardo Garcia Wood, Levi Ellis, Ziyon Lepolo, Ben Wright

FORCE (1-15): Elia Vodovodo, Tamati Tawhitapou, Arawa Metekingi-Pu-Tamainu, Oscar Sio, Enzo Kyle, Bareek Kleine-Deters Ausage (c), Leeson Tiakia, Kalani Onno; Johan Oosthuizen, Kaiawha Heke, Marco Nel, Tini Sauea, Braden Neho-Udy, Tyrese Wainohu, Robbie Noema

Reserves: Harry Jenkins, Elijah Leilua, Liam Brain, TiakiTutengaehe Turner, Lachlan Ilott, Daniel Kroczek-Crack, Longoatu Jr Vaka, Iarlaith Flaherty

BYE: ACT Brumbies

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