The next generation of the ACT Brumbies will be back in action this weekend, with the ACT Brumbies U16 and U19 sides both facing the NSW Waratahs in a pair of highly anticipated pathway clashes.
The U16s will return to Viking Park on Saturday afternoon, while the U19s will travel to Sydney on Sunday looking to build on a commanding win over Victoria.
- Saturday 26 September | 1:00pm
- Viking Park, Canberra
The ACT Brumbies U16s will be looking to carry the fight and composure that saw them hold on for a thrilling victory in their last outing when they welcome the Waratahs to Viking Park on Saturday for their Super Rugby U16 clash.
The young Brumbies produced a hard-fought performance last weekend, opening their Super Rugby U16 campaign with a thrilling 43-38 victory over Rugby Vic in Melbourne. Hard-running forward Adam Dzaja was prominent with ball in hand, while Kaleb Matthews kept his cool off the kicking tee when the pressure was on. Athletic back Jayden Tuione also impressed, adding plenty of energy and attacking threat as the Brumbies held their nerve in a high-scoring thriller. All three will be looking to back up those performances when the Waratahs come to Viking Park.
With the U16 campaign continuing to provide valuable experience for the next generation of Brumbies, Saturday’s clash is another opportunity for the young squad to test itself against quality opposition — this time on home soil.
Saturday will be a double-header of Super Rugby U16 action, with the Brumbies U16s taking on the NSW Waratahs at 1:00pm, before the Western Force U16s face the Queensland Reds at 2:45pm.
- Sunday 27 September | 2:15pm
- Pittwater Park, Sydney
The ACT Brumbies U19s will head to Sydney full of confidence after a dominant 47-14 victory over Victoria Colts in their last outing.
The Brumbies controlled the contest from the outset, combining physicality through the middle with plenty of attacking threat across the park.
Powerful backrowers Jarvis Orr and Blake Bretton will once again lead the charge up front, bringing plenty of punch and aggression to the Brumbies pack.
Out wide, the Brumbies have plenty of speed at their disposal, with Will Trostel and Denzel Veikune looking to turn opportunities into points when they get space against the Waratahs.
After piling on the points against Victoria, the Brumbies will be looking to maintain that attacking momentum in Sydney, while bringing the same physical edge that laid the platform for their big win last time out.
It’s a smorgasbord of rugby at Viking Park this weekend, with the southern rugby heartland set to come alive across two packed days of action.
Saturday gets underway with a double-header of Super Rugby U16 rugby, and Sunday brings another full slate, beginning with the ACT & SNSW Griffins taking on Pig Athletic Club Academy at 12:30pm, before the Brumbies face the Reds in Swyftx Super Rugby AUS at 2:05pm.
The action continues after the main game, with the ACT & SNSW Kestrels taking on the Sydney Rosellas at 4:30pm.
Pathways, representative rugby and Super Rugby AUS — all in one place. Two days, five games and plenty of young Brumbies talent on show. Viking Park is the place to be this weekend.
