The Reds and Rebels will open a bumper Super U20s opening round with last year's grand finalists facing off for a first-up win.
Both sides will be looking to hit the ground running in what is shaping up as an exciting year, with all matches being streamed LIVE on RUGBY.com.au, RUGBY.com.au Facebook and Super Rugby websites.
Queensland U20s head coach Brad Thorn has named openside flanker Liam Wright as captain and Jayden Ngamanu as vice-captain for the 2017 campaign.
Thorn recently hailed the pair's development of the two players, impressed with their growth in maturity over the past year.
"Both players have come in leaps and bounds since last year so it's really pleasing to see heading into the new season" - Brad Thorn
"Last year is now done and dusted so we need to shift our focus to the year ahead.
"Our goal is to develop future Reds but we would also like to win."
Whilst revenge will no doubt be on the Rebels minds as they look to atone for last year's grand final loss, coach Craig McGrath is eager for his side to show their potential first and foremost..
"We're going to head up to Brisbane as underdogs again but the players are really excited to hit the ground running this season," he said.
"We have shown patches of really good work in the trial games and if we can build on that then we will definitely be in with a big chance.
"The Reds are a very good side with lots of size in their pack but I'm confident that we can match that this year."
The Queensland Reds U20s take on the Rebels at Brisbane's Crosby Park on Saturday at 12pm local time, 1pm AEDT.
TEAMS
Queensland U20s team to play Melbourne Rebels U20s, Saturday 25 February, 1pm AEDT, Crosby Park.
1. Harry Hoopert
2. Effie Ma’afu
3. Gavin Luka
4. Angus Blyth
5. Harry Hockings
6. Calum Ball
7. Liam Wright (C)
8. Angus Scott-Young
9. Harry Nucifora
10. Hamish Stewart
11. Sam Edwards
12. Tony Hunt
13. Dylan Riley
14. Will Eadie
15. Jayden Ngamanu (VC)
Reserves
16. Matthew Faessler
17. Lloyd Gorman
18. Joshua Nasser
19. Seru Masirewa Ganita
20. Patrick Tafa
21. Jordan Lenac
22. Alex Horan
23. Lorenzo Skelton
Melbourne Rebels U20s team to play Queensland U20s
1. Mahe Vailanu
2. Callum Kent
3. Vaauli Faamausili
4. Emmanuel Latu-Meafou
5. Esei Haangana (Captain)
6. Richard Clift
7. Jack Farrell
8. Tuaina Tualima
9. Harrison Goddard (Vice Captain)
10. Jack McGregor
11. Semisi Tupou
12. Angelo Leaupepe
13. Hunter Paisami
14. Hayden Sargeant
15. Oisin Clarken
Reserves
16. Shaedyn Folau
17. Declan Cox
18. Afi Taivai
19. Sunia Finefeuiaki
20. Ben Collins
21. Tim Sippel
22. Tom Da Forno
23. Nic Donghi
Click here to watch the LIVE stream of the Queensland U20s and Rebels U20s
The Western Force face a tough away trip to the NSW Gen Blue U20s in the other round one Super U20s matchup.
Head coach Dwayne Nestor, who led the Perth Spirit to their maiden Buildcorp NRC title last season, has the luxury of selecting a strong side consisting of a host of local WA talent.
Tighthead prop Shambeckler Vui will be a name many remember from 2016, with the promising front rower's try for Australia in the U20s World Champs going viral.
The NSW Gen Blue U20s are yet to announce their side.
TEAMS
Western Force U20s team to play NSW Gen Blue U20s Saturday February 25, from 3:00PM AEDT Kippax Oval, Sydney
1. Victor Harris
2. Sama Malola
3. Shambeckler Vui
4. Hendricus Van Der Hayden
5. Ben Grant
6. Brody Macaskill
7. Evan Stafford
8. Tevita Akolo
9. Rory O'Sullivan
10. Anthony Hondros
11. Matthew Lander
12. Jordan Holgate
13. Will Latu
14. Trey Moloney
15. Clay Uyen
Reserves
16. Lorenzo Mario
17. Seti Kaufononga
18. Tahere Reha
19. Lachlan Currie
20. Sosifa Likio
21. Michael McDonald
22. Naude Wessels
23. Jacob Cowley
NSW Gen Blue Team to play Western Force U20s
1. Harry Johnson-Holmes
2. Phil Bradford
3. Harry Chapman
4. Ryan McCauly
5. Tom Piroddi
6. Lachlan Swinton
7. Lachie Simpson
8. Justin Cooper
9. Theo Strang (c)
10. Nick Wilkinson
11. James Ramm
12. Kepu Lokotui
13. Esera Chee-Kam
14. Yirribi Jaffer-Williams
15. Tim Clements
Reserves
16. Cody Walker
17. Jack Nettleton
18. Will McCrae
20. Dom McGrath
21. Banjo Travers
22. Dan Boardman
23. Eddie King
Click here to watch the LIVE stream of the NSW Gen Blue U20s and Western Force U20s
