Written by Nathan Williamson, courtesy of rugby.com.au Source article
Australia U20s coach Nathan Grey has confirmed his side for the fifth-eighth place playoff against Wales on July 15 (AEST).
It comes after their appeal against the cancellation of their Irish match was reportedly dismissed by World Rugby.
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This was launched after the match was cancelled due to unsafe conditions, which was given the all clear for the remaining two fixtures on the ground to proceed.
Grey has made a couple changes to the team named to face Ireland, welcoming back second-rower Harvey Cordukes.
Cordukes has served his two match ban after receiving a red card during their opening match against Georgia.
He partners captain Toby Macpherson in the second row, with the front-row combo of Lington Ieli, Ottavio Tuipulotu and Nick Bloomfield retaining their starting spots
Grey has named an unchanged backline, with Archie Saunders cementing his spot in the back three after missing the defeat to Italy.
He has also named a 6-2 bench split, with Billy Dickens and Boston Fakafanua covering the backs.
The winner of the fixture will face the winner of South Africa and Argentina, with the hosts missing out on the semi-finals against a defeat to England.
The English will take on Ireland in the semis whilst New Zealand will rematch France, with the Kiwis claiming their pool encounter thanks to a penalty after the siren.
Australia U20 vs. Wales U20
Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch
7pm Sunday 14 July (local) / 3am Monday 15 July (AEST) 1. Lington Ieli – ACT Brumbies, Tuggeranong Vikings
2. Ottavio Tuipulotu – Melbourne Rebels, Eastern Suburbs
3. Nick Bloomfield – Queensland Reds, Easts Brisbane
4. Toby Macpherson (c) – ACT Brumbies, Uni-Norths Owls
5. Harvey Cordukes – ACT Brumbies, Uni-Norths Owls
6. Aden Ekanayake – Australia Sevens, Gordon Rugby Club
7. Dane Sawers – Western Force, Kalamunda Districts
8. Jack Harley – ACT Brumbies, Gungahlin Eagles
9. Dan Nelson – ACT Brumbies, Canberra Royals
10. Harry McLaughlin-Phillips – Queensland Reds, Souths Brisbane
11. Archie Saunders – NSW Waratahs, Warringah Rugby Club
12. Jarrah McLeod – ACT Brumbies, Canberra Royals
13. Kadin Pritchard – ACT Brumbies, Gungahlin Eagles
14. Ronan Leahy – Western Force, Sydney University
15. Shane Wilcox – ACT Brumbies, Tuggeranong Vikings
Reserves
16. Bryn Edwards – NSW Waratahs, Sydney University
17. Nathaniel Tiitii – NSW Waratahs, Eastern Suburbs
18. Trevor King – Queensland Reds, Souths Brisbane
19. Eamon Doyle – NSW Waratahs, Sydney University
20. Ollie McCrea – NSW Waratahs, Eastern Suburbs
21. Austin Durbidge – NSW Waratahs, Sydney University
22. Billy Dickens – NSW Waratahs, Eastern Suburbs
23. Boston Fakafanua – Western Force, Sydney University
