The Australia U20s aren’t leaving any stone unturned as they prepare for their final World Championship clash, fielding the strongest side available.
U20s coach Adrian Thompson has included 11 players from the starting 15 that beat New Zealand in the Oceania Championship earlier this month.
Reds scrumhalf James Tuttle will have his first chance to impressive in an U20s jersey this season, while Brumbies duo, Jordan Jackson-Hope and Nic Jooste will remain in Canberra as Super Rugby injury cover until the squad departs.
Thompson is expecting his squad to perform after a below-par performance on Tuesday, against the Australian Barbarians.
“We have picked our strongest side available for this match and the coaches have very clear expectations of what we want from the team,” he said.
“This team has worked very hard in camp, but after the scrappy performance against the Australian Barbarians earlier in the week the whole squad needs to lift to ensure our excellent preparation for the World Championships continue.”
The BMW Australia U20s play the NSW Country Cockatoos this Saturday at 5.45pm at Chatswood Oval in Sydney.
TEAM
1. Faalelei Sione
2. Josh Taylor
3. Tyrel Lomax
4. Ryan McAuley
5. Izack Rodda
6. Angus Scott-Young
7. Liam Wright
8. Maclean Jones
9. James Tuttle
10. Mack Mason
11. Liam McNamara
12. Sione Tuipulotu
13. Liam Jurd
14. Ah-Mu Tuimalealifano
15. Jack Maddocks
RESERVES
16. Jordan Uelese
17. Richie Asiata
18. Sham Vui
19. Rob Leota
20. Ikapote Tupai
21. Harry Nucifora
22. Tom Molloy
23. Moses Sorovi
24. Sapesa Loga-Tarogi
