Written by Brumbies.rugby on Sep 16, 2024 04:27 AM, courtesy of rugby.com.au. Source article.
The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies have announced their Super Rugby U19s squad ahead of the side’s opening fixture against the Western Force on Sunday, September 29 at Viking Park, Wanniassa.
The competition, administrated by Rugby Australia, will feature the Melbourne Rebels, Western Force, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds, as well as the ACT Brumbies. With the Grand Final to take place on November 3 at Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane.
The defending U19s Premiers will feature in 4 regular fixture matches, with their opening to fixtures to be played at the home of the Tuggeranong Vikoings.
Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Head of Elite Pathways & Player Development Daniel Hooper is looking forward to the competition kicking off at the end of the month.
“Last season was a great year for the Brumbies Academy and Pathways system. Our players have been working hard the last few weeks and we hope to continue the success from last season’s campaign.
“The competition was pretty close last year and I expect it to be tighter in 2024. The healthy rivalry amongst the teams can only be beneficial for everyone involved, so we’re looking forward to our first match at the end of this month.”
2024 ACT Brumbies U19s Extended Squad
Forwards
- James Foster (Gungahlin Eagles)
- Bailey Buesnel (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Lipina Ata (Eastwood)
- Logan Wheru Pou (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Joey Leuii (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Finn Baxter (Sydney University)
- Liuaki ae Lotu Percival (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Slater Galloway (Souths)
- Komi Lester Tuitea (Warringah)
- Jack Gordon (Queanbeyan Whites)
- Billy Hansen (Eastern Suburbs)
- Oliver Aylmer (Gordon)
- Brooklyn Meehan (Newington)
- Deveraux Tapelu (Gungahlin Eagles)
- Matt Hanley (Warringah)
- Jonathan Ryan (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Beau Morrison (Sydney University)
- Jacob John (Queanbeyan Whites)
- Bailey Bouquiaux (Canberra Royals)
Backs
- Reuben Dyer (Wests Lions)
- Wally Wentzel (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Lachlan Smith (Gungahlin Eagles)
- Sam McLachlan (Gungahlin Eagles)
- Joe Dillon (Manly)
- Keresoma Tuilagi (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Koko Salim (Unattached)
- Hamish MacDonald (Warringah)
- Malakye Enasio (Gungahlin Eagles)
- Joey Henry (Canberra Royals)
- Patrick Broe (Uni-Norths Owls)
- Samson Tuqiri (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Silas Pilot (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Shane Wilcox (Tuggeranong Vikings)
- Dylan Bretton (Wests Lions)
Attack Coach – Daniel Hooper
Defence Coach – Adam Butt
Backs Coach – Jack Debreczni
Forwards Coach – John Ulugia
Resource Coach – Nick Jones
Head Physiotherapist – Keishav Muralietharan
Head of Strength of Conditioning – Tristan Sharp
Team Manager – Deon Norval
Assistant Manager – Michelene Norval
Head Analyst – Stu Manton
Assistant Analyst – Jackson Palombi
