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Richard Kennar, from Craigieburn Secondary College CAS, became the first Victorian player to play for the Australian Schoolboys. With the 2017 Australian Schoolboys team to be announced this weekend, we thought wed take a look back at the sides from 1984 to 2016. [6] The side broke the record for biggest win by the Australian Schoolboys, defeating the Cumbria Combined Regional Academy 866. When the coach wasn't looking, Glen swapped jumpers with his twin Mark. 'A lot of confusion and heartbreak': What happened to the Giltinis and Gilgronis? [1] Each year the best high school players in Australia are chosen to either represent the Schoolboys on an overseas tour or host a touring country in Australia. The Australian Schools Rugby Union previously held a Division II tournament alongside the main Division I Championship until 2016. Boys games will be held on Wed 6, Thu 7 and Sat 9 July, with four games per day. On 19 September 2008, as a part of rugby league centenary celebrations, Australian Rugby League CEO Geoff Carr and ARL president Bruce Wallace announced the Australian Schoolboys Team of the Century. Mark Ella told ESPN this week that when he thinks back to when given a chance as a 17-year-old to see the other side of the world: "I vividly remember the amazing countries we went to and that we played some great teams.". 2022 Australian Schoolboys Team Chris Faagutu (Marsden State High School) Ethan Ferguson (Lambton High School) Thomas Fletcher (St Gregory's College) Harry Hassett (The Hills Sports High. The matches will take place at Albert Park on Friday, September 30. The late Sam Davey a teacher at Keira Boys High the founding father of Australian Schoolboys Rugby League was the Manager of this team. A few days ago, a group of middle-aged men- some showing off the benefits of a lush life but many still taut, trim and terrific- assembled in Sydney for an important sporting reunion, marking the 40th anniversary of the celebrated 1977-78 Australian Schoolboys team that finished a 16-match tour of Japan and Europe unbeaten. Damien Fitzpatrick St Joseph's College NSW. Robert Horne Georges River Seior Campus Oatley NSW. Mark Brough, Peter Cinelli, Richard Crowe, David Cruickshank, Sean Czinner, Richard Dowsett, Sean Flanagan, David Hagan, Anthony Herbert, Franco Lagudi, Guy McLaren, Andrew Parr, Stephen Partridge, John Pead, Brad Pillinger, John Pilton, Gary Quick, Robert Renete, Darren Riley, Brian Smith, Paul Thompson, Ildo Tomasiello, Andrew Vincz. Due to the ARL and Super League war in 1996, the Schoolboys (who were supposed to tour New Zealand) toured Papua New Guinea for the first time. Graeme Bond, Brad Condon, David Davies, Lawson Donald, Brett Foster, Matthew Hall, Nick Harvey, Glen Hauff, James Holbeck, Matthew Isaacs, Gareth Jones, Gavin Mansfield, Justin McGinty, Duncan McRae, Bernard Pollard, Anthony Prior, Joe Roff, Baden Stephenson, Nick Stiles, Daniel Sullivan, Tu Tamarua, Phillip Yuen. Robert Charles, Michael Crawford, Bruce Davies, David Dix, Michael Foley, Darren Free, Albert Fulavi, Matthew Furrer, Warwick Giddey, Scott Gourley, Craig Harley, Scott Harris, Matthew Hood, Paul Kahl, Robert Kennedy, Martin Lubrano, Mark Malloy, Andrew Momsen, Chris Newman, Scott OConnell, Danny Offenberg, James Piper, Matthew Press, Matthew Ryan, Sam Scott, Young Phillip Shaw, Ricky Stuart, Richard Tombs, David Wilson. The team featured future Australian international Mark Gasnier, who would play for the Schoolboys again the following year. The 1993 Australian Schoolboys hosted BARLA and played two tests, winning both. Robert Charles, Michael Crawford, Bruce Davies, David Dix, Michael Foley, Darren Free, Albert Fulavi, Matthew Furrer, Warwick Giddey, Scott Gourley, Craig Harley, Scott Harris, Matthew Hood, Paul Kahl, Robert Kennedy, Martin Lubrano, Mark Malloy, Andrew Momsen, Chris Newman, Scott OConnell, Danny Offenberg, James Piper, Matthew Press, Matthew Ryan, Sam Scott Young, Phillip Shaw, Ricky Stuart, Richard Tombs, David Wilson. Toby Sexton, 7. MacGillivary would later represent Scotland at the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Georgia Willey (Erindale College, Wanniassa) Piper Simons (Stella Maris College, Manly) Tia Jordyn Vasilovski (Caroline Chisholm College, Glenmore Park) Litia Fusi . Considered to be the pinnacle of schoolboy & U18 rugby in Australia, the team plays in fixtures against other national representative schoolboy teams from around the world. Glen, wearing an England jersey, was giving the 'thumbs up' to the camera. The 2003 side, which featured current New Zealand captain Benji Marshall and future Australian international Karmichael Hunt, toured New Zealand winning two games and losing one. From Rhodes Scholarships to. Over the three years the side featured future first grade players Martin Kennedy, Kieran Foran, Lachlan Coote, Andrew McCullough, William Hopoate, Jamal Idris, Aaron Woods, Jason Taumalolo, Cheyse Blair and Joseph Leilua, amongst a host of others. He will coach the Team for games in September with New Zealand and Tongan Schools. 1988 CHS Girls State Championships 1981 . In order to recognise the best schoolboy rugby league players across the nation, the ASSRL Selectors have chosen a 2021 Australian Schoolboys Merit Team selected through a comprehensive process. Future NSW State of Origin player and world champion boxer Anthony Mundine was in the team. The 1984 Australian Schoolboys was also the first to feature a player who would go on to represent a country other than Australia at international level. Richard Ball, Matthew Collard, Brad Condon, Samson Fangaloka, Scott Fay, Paul Findlay, Simon Guilfoyle, Craig Howe, Stephen Jani, Gareth Jones, David Kelaher, Craig McMullen, Tom Morrison, Raoul Pohio, Matthew Pryke, Stephen Scahill, Tim Stoyles, Daniel Sullivan, Tu Tamaru, Graeme Thompson, Nathan Turner, Philip Tyler, Andrew Williams, Simon Wilson. The team did not include any Queensland players as they did not send players to the trials. Affectionately known as 'Crusher', Cleal has decided to retire from rugby league at the age of 65 after being involved in the game at a senior level for 50 years . If you have a match program or list of a missing team the ASRU would gratefully accept a copy to complete the archive. The team will have a 3 match tour Japan in September - October 2022. They played two games with the Schoolboys winning both. Sixteen-year-old Australian Secondary Schoolboys representative Chevy Stewart kept Endeavour in contention with some outstanding defence and scoring his school's only six points in the second half. David Basha, Brad Bertwhistle, Michael Brial, Tony Cavey, Geoff Clark, Charles Crighton, Andrew Friend, Aaron Gold, Anthony Hart, Anthony Hayes, Andrew Hickey, Tim Horan, Brett Johnstone, Michael Jorgensen, Darren Junee, Jason Kelly, Bill Kettle, Jason Little, Geoff Logan, Quentin Peihopa, Sean Stanley, Jason Weber. The players are extremely excited to represent their country and school community on the world stage. Future representative players Israel Folau, Mitchell Pearce and Chris Lawrence were on the tour. Taking many hints from the adventurous, creative playing theories of A.C 'Johnnie' Wallace, Cyril Towers and Wally Meagher who made the 1927-28 Waratahs such a vibrant, memorable brand, the 1977-78 schoolboys, coached by Geoff Mould, pushed the ethos that running rugby was winning rugby. Many players who have played in the Australian Schoolboys team have gone on to further . #37 Blaize Talagi State: NSW Position: Five-eighth Affiliation: Parramatta Eels Lachlan. Here are some of the most iconic moments from the Australian Open's over 100 years of history, according to 'Newsweek.'. The All Blacks. All rightsreserved | Terms Policy | Disclaimer, Eight Australian Schools & U18s players to watch, NSW players dominate Australia A Schoolboys selection ahead of Japan tour, CAS v GPS: 8 standout performers from Tuesdays rep matches, CAS: Knox defend their way to 33-27 victory over Waverley, GPS Round 1: Newington upstage Scots; Joeys & Riverview claim wins, Waverley and Knox prepare for season defining CAS clash. The 'fun' moments included when against North Wales in Llandudno, with Australia leading 18-0 at half-time, Mould decided to rest Glen Ella. News; Hyperlocal; Australian Schools rugby championship Australia A boys, girls merit teams, winners, results. All rightsreserved | Terms Policy | Disclaimer, Eight Australian Schools & U18s players to watch, NSW players dominate Australia A Schoolboys selection ahead of Japan tour, CAS v GPS: 8 standout performers from Tuesdays rep matches, CAS: Knox defend their way to 33-27 victory over Waverley, GPS Round 1: Newington upstage Scots; Joeys & Riverview claim wins, Waverley and Knox prepare for season defining CAS clash. The 1995 Schoolboys toured France and England and went undefeated. The Australian Schoolboys & U18 rugby union team is the national team for schoolboy rugby union & U18 players in Australia. Taking many hints from the adventurous, creative playing theories of A.C 'Johnnie' Wallace, Cyril Towers and Wally Meagher who made the 1927-28 Waratahs such a vibrant, memorable brand, the 1977-78 schoolboys, coached by Geoff Mould, pushed the ethos that running rugby was winning rugby. David Basha, Brad Bertwhistle, Michael Brial, Tony Cavey, Geoff Clark, Charles Crighton, Andrew Friend, Aaron Gold, Anthony Hart, Anthony Hayes, Andrew Hickey, Tim Horan, Brett Johnstone, Michael Jorgensen, Darren Junee, Jason Kelly, Bill Kettle, Jason Little, Geoff Logan, Quentin Peihopa, Sean Stanley, Jason Weber. Hunter Beirne, Scott Bligh, Marco Caputo, Mark Challender, Anthony Cregan, Andrew Grant, Adam Harley, Rodney Kafer, Michael Kasprowicz, Tim Kelaher, Stuart Lachlan, Barry Lea, Michael Miller, Andrew Obad, Kevin OKane, Glenn Panaho, Michael Pennisi, Craig Polla-Mounter, Anthony Scriven, John Stafford, James Swan, Tim Watkins, Dean Zammitt. Mould told players if they unnecessarily kicked they would be dropped. The first Schoolboys side of the 80's was selected in 1981, when the Schoolboys hosted the touring Junior Kiwis side from New Zealand. New South Wales Schoolgirls Teams 1986-2022. The Australian Schoolboys rugby league team is the national rugby league football team for secondary school students in Australia. It wasn't the fact that they defeated everyone- including Ireland, Wales and England- that put them on the highest pedestal. Established in 1972, the first Australian Schoolboys rugby league team featured players from New South Wales and one Western Australian player. The players selected in those years are still considered Australian Schoolboys. Not for the first time in the ARU's chequered history, the money had dried up. Kesomi Lolotonga St Edmund's College ACT. Stephen Antonelli, Andrew Blades, Josh Carmody, Jack Dempsey, Anthony Dempsey, Cameron Douglas, Anthony Grigson, Murray Harley, Tony Hayes, Paul Healy, Steven Hickey, Ian Humphris, Mark Malloy, Guy McLaren, Mark Patterson, David Ross, Andrew Rowntree, Ricky Stuart, Scott Taylor, Glen Taylor, Allan Warby, Jason Woodward. Fresh from the recent Under 19 Origin clash in Sydney, Josiah Pahulu and Seth Nikotemo will headline the six Future Titans . Jason Air, Grant Anderson, Tom Bowman, David Brailey, Douglas Bursill, Michael Choromanski, Matt Clowry, Andrew De Saxe, Cameron Fear, Michael Fordham, James Godfrey, Glen Hauff, John Hearn, Tony Jasser, Matthew Kennedy, Cameron Kenny, Luke Mann, Gavin Mansfield, Caeloen Murray, Liam OHara, Peter Parathyras, Ben Plenty, Simon Raiwalui, Marcus Riley, Mark Robinson, Joe Roff, Ryan Rogan, Matthew Rogers, Mark Stitch, Bill Solofa, Marc Stcherbina, Iain Thompson, Garry Torrens, Ben Tune, Brendan Underwoods, Scott Webster, Phillip Yuen. Ella said. And they only let in six tries for a 555/97 for and against points record. Email this Add to favourites Print this page Australian schoolboys tour 1977/78 report : England, Wales, Ireland, Japan, Holland, France / Australian Schools Rugby Union Get this Comments (0) Librarian's View Copyright Status Online In the Library Order a copy Request this item to view in the Library's reading rooms using your library card. [3] The team defeated the touring England Academy squad in both their encounters, 4310 in Canberra and 4214 in Brisbane. Australian Schoolboys Schoolboy Cup 2022 Draws, Results, Ladders 2021 Draws, Results, Ladders NSW Rugby League All Schools Combined High Schools (NSWCHS) Sports High Schools Buckley Shield Uni Shield St Marys Cup Endeavour SHS Westfields SHS Combined Catholic Colleges (NSWCCC) Club Footy Cronulla Juniors Photo Gallery Hunter Beirne, Scott Bligh, Marco Caputo, Mark Challender, Anthony Cregan, Andrew Grant, Adam Harley, Rodney Kafer, Michael Kasprowicz, Tim Kelaher, Stuart Lachlan, Barry Lea, Michael Miller, Andrew Obad, Kevin OKane, Glenn Panoho, Michael Pennisi, Craig Polla-Mounter, Anthony Scriven, John Stafford, James Swan, Tim Watkins, Dean Zammitt. Future Australian internationals Brett Kimmorley, Ben Ikin and Luke Priddis were also in the side. 2022 Australian Schoolboys Chris Faagutu Marsden State High School Ethan Ferguson Lambton High School Thomas Fletcher St Gregory's College Harry Hassett The Hills Sports High School Arama Hau Keebra Park SHS Isaiya Katoa Barker College Keano Kinni Palm Beach Currumbin SHS Liam Le Blanc St Joseph's College, Nudgee Jesse McLean Newington College Stephen Antonelli, Andrew Blades, Josh Carmody, Jack Dempsey, Anthony Dempsey, Cameron Douglas, Anthony Grigson, Murray Harley, Tony Hayes, Paul Healy, Steven Hickey, Ian Humphris, Mark Malloy, Guy McLaren, Mark Patterson, David Ross, Andrew Rowntree, Ricky Stuart, Scott Taylor, Glen Taylor, Allan Warby, Jason Woodward. And these two wily scribes were hard to impress. David Kirk, left, the All Blacks' onfield captain, with injured squad skipper Andy Dalton, after New Zealand won the first Rugby World Cup final in 1987 at Auckland. The DivisionI Championship is contested by 8 teams:[2], Each team has a squad of 23 players. Wally Lewis, who struggled to make the schoolboy's first XV on tour, instead made the international rugby league arena his. The team was coached by 1972 Australian Schoolboys representative Brian Hetherington. The side played 7 games, winning 6 of them. This article lists all the rugby league footballers who have been selected for the Australian Schoolboys, since its inception in 1972. This side was first selected in 1995 and also plays schoolboys teams from other countries, but these matches (usually on Australian soil against incoming teams) are not counted as Australian Schools 'Test' matches. Official Facebook page of the Australian Schools Rugby Union Inc. (ASRU) & the. In 2002, on the Schoolboys tour of England and France, they lost two games for the first time on the same tour and lost a test series, when they were beaten by the England Academy side. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. The current coach of the Australian Schoolboys team is Tim White, first grade coach at Holy Cross College, Ryde and NSW Combined Catholic Colleges (NSWCCC) Rugby League Convenor. But these schoolboys succeeded in reviving interest in the Australian game, as evidenced when the team returned to Sydney. "For many players selection in an Australian Schoolboys side is the first step to greater heights," Wallace said today. Was this Australia's greatest rugby team? The team competes against counterparts in New Zealand, known as the Junior Kiwis, England, Wales and France amongst others. They scored 110 tries- an average of just under seven per match. The post Fiji and Australia to clash in inaugural Schoolboys & Schoolgirls fixtures appeared first on Asia Pacific Rugby League. When the Ellas bought the Telegraph, they were deeply disappointed when they couldn't find any mention of them in the sports-pages. The side went undefeated in their 1997 when they once again hosted BARLA, in a squad which featured future first graders and representative players Luke Bailey, Dane Carlaw and Luke Patten. David Basha, Brad Bertwhistle, Michael Brial, Tony Cavey, Geoff Clark, Charles Crichton, Andrew Friend, Aaron Gold, Anthony Hart, Anthony Hayes, Andrew Hickey, Tim Horan, Brett Johnstone, Michael Jorgensen, Darren Junee, Jason Kelly, Bill Kettle, Jason Little, Geoff Logan, Quentin Peihopa, Sean Stanley, Jason Weber. To download high res image go to: asru.photoshelter.com, AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS RUGBY UNION The Australian Schools Rugby Union ASRU is pleased to announce the two schools teams selected to Continued, Special Guest Speaker: Phil Kearns The Annual ASRU luncheon Friday 24 March 2023 The luncheon will also to celebrate the Continued, ASRU are seeking nominations for a Boys School (XV) and a Girls School (7s) to represent Australia at the prestigious Continued, The Australian Schoolboys defeated Kokugakuin Kugayama 73-0 in the third and final match of their tour of Japan. The 2005 side played a two games test series against the Junior Kiwis in Australia, winning the first game and losing the second. All players were selected from amongst the teams competing in the 48th Australian Schools Rugby Championships. The Australian Schoolboys & U18 rugby union team is the national team for schoolboy rugby union & U18 players in Australia. For our students, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to come up against some of the best schools and players from different countries. The countries that participate are invited directly by the Japanese Rugby Union, with each country then selecting the school to participate. The Australian Schoolboys refer to junior teams that represent Australia in various sports. Girls Seven's matches will be held Fri 8 and Sat 9 July. Hunter Beirne, Michael Brial, Damon Entage, Geoff Fenwicke, Aaron Gold, David Grimmond, Stuart Holt, Joseph Kennedy, Geoff Logan, Todd Louden, Adam Magro, Angus Miller, Garrick Morgan, Matthew OConnor, Brock Parker, Quentin Peihopa, Nick Perkins, Jason Reilly, David Russell, Peter Ryan, Ves Soldo, Michael Towns, Dean Zammitt. 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There will never be another schoolboys team like it. In 1987, another merit side was selected, which featured Clyde for the second time. Sat 2 Jul 2022, 12:23 PM. Samuel Loizou, 4. VIKING PARK CANBERRA TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 1 pm. Ben and Herb became the first father son pair to represent the Schoolboys. Fittler was named again in 1989, as the Schoolboys hosted the British Amateur Rugby League under 19's (BARLA) for two games, winning both. Other popular team sports in Australia such as cricket, basketball, association football (soccer) and Australian rules football generally use age related team names, such as Under 18s, rather than the schoolboys title. The team featured future Australian international stars Michael Jennings, David Taylor, Darius Boyd and Akuila Uate. In 1984, the Schoolboys hosted a tour by the British Upper Schools and Colleges (BUSCARLA), winning both matches against the tourists. The name is mainly used in rugby league, rugby union and baseball. Official Facebook page of the Australian Schools Rugby Union Inc. (ASRU) South Australia; Aussie experts say nuclear myths could cost us the deal of a lifetime. 9 were here. They went undefeated in their four matches. 5IV is focussed on the biotechnology, nutrition, mental health and arts industries and provides angel investment, consulting . All details, such as number of international caps and player age, are current as of the opening day of the tournament on 22 May 1987. 5IV is an early stage commercialisation company helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into startups, products and services (and even movies). In 1988, the side toured New Zealand and featured Tim Brasher, David Fairleigh and a 16-year-old Brad Fittler. The Australian Schools rugby championship winners have been crowned and the best U18 . HOLD THE DATE: THE ANNUAL ASRU LUNCHEON - FRIDAY 24 MARCH 2023 - SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: PHIL KEARNS, AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS RUGBY UNION The Australian Schools Rugby Union ASRU is pleased to announce the two schools teams selected to represent Australia in the prestigious SANIX World Youth Rugby Tournament to be held in Munakata City, Fukuoka, Japan 26 April 6 May, 2023. The ASRU is proud to announce the Australian Schoolboys A Team. How 1977/78 Australian Schoolboys side rejuvenated Aussie rugby Skip to navigation ESPN Search You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Hunter Beirne, Michael Brial, Damon Emtage, Geoff Fenwicke, Aaron Gold, David Grimmond, Stuart Holt, Joseph Kennedy, Geoff Logan, Todd Louden, Adam Magro, Angus Miller, Garrick Morgan, Matthew OConnor, Brock Parker, Quentin Peihopa, Nick Perkins, Jason Reilly, David Russell, Peter Ryan, Ves Soldo, Michael Towns, Dean Zammitt. Australian Schoolboys . , , , .1972 50 , . 1995 also saw the first ever Northern Territory schoolboy in Duncan MacGillivray. The team selected in 1985 went undefeated against a touring Junior Kiwis side and in 1986 went undefeated once again on their tour of England. Results of SSA National Championships, Players of the Tournaments 1973-2022. Graeme Bond, Brad Condon, David Davies, Lawson Donald, Brett Foster, Matthew Hall, Nick Harvey, Glen Hauff, James Holbeck, Matthew Isaacs, Gareth Jones, Gavin Mansfield, Justin McGinty, Duncan McRae, Bernard Pollard, Anthony Prior, Joe Roff, Baden Stephenson, Nick Stiles, Daniel Sullivan, Tu Tamarua, Phillip Yuen. [6][8], For the 2014 tournament, Tasmania was replaced by a VictoriaII side in the DivisionII Championship,[9] but Tasmania returned in 2015.[10]. It was the way they played that really made them special. Autumn Nations Series W2 wrap: Are we not entertained? Robert Jennings picked for the Australian Schoolboys rugby . Matthew Feagai, 6. Players are listed in alphabetical order by the year they were first selected. The Championship includes Boys (Fifteens) and Girls (Sevens). He was one of the babies of the 18 years state carnival competition but is progressing nicely within the renowned rugby league environment at Kirwan SHS. The first of four Schoolboys merit teams, a merit team is chosen based on the trial games but does not tour or play games together. This marked the first appearance of a then 15-year-old Owen Craigie, who would represent the Schoolboys a record three times in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Graeme Bond, Brad Condon, David Davies, Lawson Donald, Brett Foster, Matthew Hall, Nick Harvey, Glen Hauff, James Holbeck, Matthew Isaacs, Gareth Jones, Gavin Mansfield, Justin McGinty, Duncan McRae, Bernard Pollard, Anthony Prior, Joe Roff, Baden Stephenson, Nick Stiles, Daniel Sullivan, Tu Tamarua, Phillip Yuen. Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby. 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It also convinced many that the adventurous way the Australian Schoolboys played was the right way for the senior game should be played- with the Ella magic making the Randwick Galloping Greens the team to watch in the late 1970s and 80s- invigorating all with their expansive flat-line attack approach. Head Coaches: Josateki Sovau and George Simpkin, Head coaches: Hctor Silva / ngel Guastella. The team will have a 3 match tour Japan in September October 2022. 2022 Australian Schoolgirls. The Australian Schoolboys & U18 rugby union team is the national team for schoolboy rugby union & U18 players in Australia. All players were selected from amongst the teams competing in the 48th Australian Schools Rugby Championships. 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The 1977-78 Australian Schoolboys must be rated right up there with the 1947-48 Wallabies who didn't have their try-line crossed during the four Home Union Tests, the 1949 Wallabies who won the Bledisloe Cup on New Zealand soil, the triumphant 1984 Grand Slam side, the 1986 Bledisloe Cup victors and the 1991 and 1999 World Cup winners as the best this country has put on a rugby paddock. The ARU could not afford an inbound tour, or allow the Wallabies to travel anywhere. The squad, coached by Shannon Fraser, have settled in Canberra for a week-long . They defeated BARLA and a France Schools side but lost to the England Academy team. The 67-year-old actor was seen wrapping . Considered to be the pinnacle of schoolboy & U18 rugby in Australia, the team plays in fixtures against other national representative schoolboy teams from around the world. Who is the biggest rugby team? Established in 1972, the first Australian Schoolboys rugby league team featured players from New South Wales and one Western Australian player. The All Blacks are by far the most popular rugby team globally. Robert Abel St Edmund's College ACT. The Schoolboys went undefeated in three games and featured future internationals Greg Bird and Michael Weyman (who would represent again in 2002). "They are absolute magic as handlers and runners. The team winning the DivisionII Championship was awarded the Charles Blunt Cup, and the runner-up received the Merv Allen Plate. Stay on current site or go to US version. The team competes against counterparts in New Zealand, known as the Junior Kiwis, England, Wales and France amongst others. 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