A second weekend of U19s action and the inaugural clash of the U16s program awaits at Knox Grammar this weekend, marking the continuation of the NextGen XV's program.
The weekend continues the growth of the women's pathway program, with Wallaroos and Super Rugby Women's contracted players taking part, along with several stars on development contracts for 2026.
Catch the NextGen XV games LIVE on Rugby.com.au The U19s clash is expected to be hotly contested, with spots up for grabs for the inaugural U21 clash against New Zealand later this month.
The U16s, meanwhile, will play their first ever match in the program's history, with the Green and Gold sides in a holistic camp for the last few weeks.
Both programs are set to play a significant part in the development of future stars for the Wallaroos and Australian Sevens players.
WATCH BOTH MATCHES BELOW OR IN THE PLAYER ABOVE FROM 10:30 AM AEST
KICK-OFF: 10:45 AM AEST
U16 Gold (1-15): Amber-Rose Osasa, Reggae Skinner, Lilana Carpenter, Shania Pei, Alierah Mariri, Quiana Savesi, Kylis Delaney, Aaliyah Bush, Mateja Knevitt, Bondi Werner, Scarlett Dunlop, Lara Murray, Mya Weekes, Natalia Starzynski, Amarli Daszkowski
Replacements: Anissa Harris, Summer Doughty, Jasmin Inia, Jayzianna Ruaporo, Faith Ata, Hayley Seivers, Madison Lazich, Edith Moloney, Zoe Counter
U16 Green (1-15): Tara Lee, Nevaeh Saumani, Isabella Brown, Dakodah Mariri, Sophie Brouw, Alijah Manu, Thea Hibberd, Jessica Boreham-Cole, Sienna Manuo, Liannah Amete, Te Anahera Walton, Imani Tufuga, Ruby Sing, Jessica Steventon, Tiffany Tomlinson
Replacements: Keisha Rangi Garnham, Isabella Gamgee, Mele Manuofetoa, Chelsea Falls, Papiloa Tafeuni, Ruby Brochtrup, Zoe Smith, Laura Mills, Praise Bainivalu
KICK-OFF: 12:30 PM AEST
Wallaroo contracted players Ruby Anderson and Evie Sampson will take leadership of their respective sides again for the second clash, with both sides featuring new look sides with several players looking to impress.
Australia A Sevens star Darcy Turinui, daughter of ex-Wallaby Morgan, will be injected off the bench for U19s Green, while Brumbies halves ACT Brumbies duo Maronay Smuts and Georgina Hayes have retained their spots in the starting side from September.
Lusiana Vesikula, who made her debut in Super Rugby Women's earlier this year for the Waratahs, will also start in the centre for Green, while Hunter Wildfires Fa'alagilagi Faimasui Brown will look to make a big impression in the front row.
The rest of the side will see six new faces in the starting side, with several being rotated after stints off the bench in match one.
For U19 Gold, Western Force academy product Kuini Nama will start in the front-row after holding onto her position from match one.
Peyton Fakaosilea, sister of dual-international Alysia, will shift from the centres to the wing, while 2026 Reds debutant Charity Wightman-Beaven will partner Sampson in the halves.
The gold side will see seven changes to the starting side with several rotations coming in, and with the side looking to bounce back from their 41-12 loss, several players are likely set to make a big impression.
U19 Gold (1-15): Ella Duncombe, Kuini Nama, Ruby Rossiter, Bella Canning, Indya McWilliam, Peytton Wentholt, Madison Pomerenke, Bella Houghton, Evie Sampson (c), Charity Wightman-Bevan, Tiki Calliste, Terina Te Tana, Te Rina-Jade Murray, Peyton Fakaosilea, Aimee Henry
Replacements: Jahzelle Kioa, Sky-Yvette Faimalie, Kiriwai Nathan, Sarah Pascoe, Fa'agase Tupuola-Palale, Kylah-Rey Tuheke Kupa, Matilda Vial, Talitha Heta, Zhara Petia, Kaelyn Passi
U19 Green (1-15): Fa'alagilagi Faimasui Brown, Jaydah Ongosia, Elissa Langi, Lola Harvison, Jayda Chung, Ruby Anderson (c), Ella Gleeson, Sophia Wilson, Maronay Smuts, Georgie Hayes, Amelia Steventon, Modesty Tafeuni, Lusiana Vesikula, Maia Maden Khan, Kiana Vatubua
Replacements: Joselyne Folau, Armarni Bentley, Angela Littler, Sophia Wright, Sammi Shaw, Lily Gillett, Poppy Whitaker, Sonrae Lui, Darci Turinui
