New South Wales is again well-represented within the squad, with ten players selected.
John Connolly, Hugh Bockenham, Daniel Botha, Joe Brial, Malachi Hawkes, Tolutau Koula, Hamish Moore, Billy Pollard, Nick Chan and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii all made their way from NSW’s clash with the Reds at Nudgee straight into Australian camp.
The squad was selected following the 2019 Academy Series as well as the conclusion of the Schoolboy Rugby Calendar, with all the players involved in Rugby Australia’s National talent model across a number of programs.
The side is scheduled to take on the Fijian Schools as well as the New Zealand Schools Barbarians culminating in the sides final clash against the New Zealand Schoolboys in Hamilton.
The sides final two matches against the New Zealand Schools Barbarians and New Zealand schoolboys are set to be broadcast LIVE on FOX SPORTS.
Australian Schools & U18’s squad for the 2019 Tour of New Zealand (School/Club, Province)
Lachlan Albert, St Ignatius' College, Brumbies Academy
Anthony Alofipo, Erindale College, Brumbies Academy
George Blake, The Southport School, Reds Academy
Hugh Bokenham, St Joseph's College Hunters Hill, Waratahs Academy
Daniel Botha, The Scots College, Waratahs Academy
Joe Brial, The Scots College, Waratahs Academy
John Connolly, The King's School, Waratahs Academy
Joshua Flook, Brothers Rugby Club, Reds Academy
George Gibson, Brisbane Boys College, Reds Academy
Carter Gordon, Wests Rugby Club, Queensland Reds
Malachi Hawkes, Trinity College, Waratahs Academy
Thomas Hooper, Tuggeranong Vikings, Brumbies Academy
Tolutau Koula, Newington College, Waratahs Academy
Alexander Masibaka, Aranmore College, Rugby WA Academy
Hamish Moore, The Scots College, Waratahs Academy
Zane Nonggorr, The Southport School, Reds Academy
Reesjan Pasitoa, St Joseph's College Nudgee, Brumbies
Billy Pollard, Barker College, Waratahs Academy
William Roach, UQ Rugby Club, Reds Academy
Dion Samuela, The Southport School, Reds Academy
Joseph -Aukuso Suaalii, The King's School, Waratahs Academy
Keynan Tauakipulu, St Peter's College, Reds Academy
Kalani Thomas, Ipswich Grammar School, Reds Academy
Zephania Tuinona, Queanbeyan Whites, Brumbies Academy
Mosese Tuipulotu, St Kevin's College, Rebels Academy
Glen Vaihu, St Joseph's College Gregory Terrace, Reds Academy
Harrison Vella, St Joseph's College Nudgee, Reds Academy
2019 Australian Schools & 18’s Fixtures:
Australia v Fiji Schools
Hilcrest High School, Hamilton,
Thursday 26 September at 12:30pm AEST
Australia v New Zealand Barbarian Schools
Hamilton Boys High School
Monday 30 September at 10:05am AEST
Australia v New Zealand Schools
St Pauls Collegiate,
Friday 4 October at 1:05pm AEST
