The NSW Waratahs U16s squad has been confirmed ahead of their four match fixture that will kick off on September 30th.
The NSW U16s will assemble at NSW Rugby HQ on the 20 of August, followed by six weeks of training before their first clash against the ACT Brumbies U16 side in Canberra.
NSW Waratahs Head of Talent Management Andrew Cleverley said: “Selectors have been challenged to pick a squad after witnessing so many quality players across the different U16 representative associations this year. We are really looking forward to working with this exciting group of talented players”.
Each player has worked tirelessly to find a place in the squad and make their mark. Congratulations to the boys who have made it to the squad. The NSW Rugby pathways system is getting stronger by the minute and the #SkysTheLimit
Saturday 30 of September
ACT Brumbies U16 vs NSW Waratahs U16
Sunday 8 of October
Melbourne Rebels U16 vs NSW Waratahs U16
Sunday 15 of October
NSW Waratahs U16 vs Queensland Reds U16 in Southern Districts, Sydney
Sunday 29 of October
NSW Waratahs U16 vs Western Force U16 in Southern Districts, Sydney
5 of November
TBC – Grand Final!
NSW Waratahs U16s Squad:
Front Row
Marcus Mastro (Oatley Junior Rugby Club, Trinity Grammar School)
Hayden Lavercombe (Central Eastwood, The King’s School)
Keegan Daly (Dural Junior Rugby Club, Barker College)
Darcy Emmett (Maitland Blacks, All Saint’s College Maitland)
Charlie Ghattas (Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, St Joseph’s College)
Lewis Wilson (Newport Junior Rugby Club, St Augustines College)
Taj Mailei (Drummoyne Dirty Reds, Holy Cross College Ryde)
Daryus Sione (Randwick Warriors, Waverley College)
Backrow
Isaac Fonua (Blacktown Scorpians, The King’s School)
Ehren Little (Randwick Warriors, Waverley College)
Edward Baxter (Randwick Warriors, Shore School)
James Finegan (Randwick Warriors, Waverley College)
Maddax Fui (Randwick Warriors, Westfield Sports High School)
TJ Talaileva (Southern Beaches Rugby Club, Barker College)
Jarvis Orr (Central Eastwood, Knox Grammar School)
Justice Taumoepeau (Oatley Junior Rugby Club, St Joseph’s College)
Cynseah Tautalafua (Randwick Warriors, SEDA College)
Halves
Angus Grover (Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, St Ignatius College Riverview)
Harry Beckett (Wanderers Junior Rugby Club, Hunter Sports High School)
Harrison Dene (Newport Junior Rugby Club, Barker College)
Jonty Fowler (Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, St Joseph’s College)
Centres
Onitoni Large (Campbelltown Harlequins, The Scots College)
Matthew Gough (Northern Barbarians, St Joseph’s College)
Tom Hartman (Mosman Whales, St Ignatius College Riverview)
Marcellus Iakopo (Central Eastwood, Patrician Brothers’ College, Blacktown)
Back 3
Heamasi Makasini (Randwick Warriors Newington College)
Reilly Caswell (Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, Knox Grammar School)
Rex Bassingthwaighte (Dubbo Roos, St John’s College, Dubbo East)
Callum Grantham (Burraneer Dolphins, Newington College)
Jai Jason Callaghan (Hunter Sports High School)
Shadow Squad Members
Jerome Pongi (Central Eastwood, St Brigid’s Catholic College)
Noah Rylands (Manly Savers, St Augustines College)
Thomas Haslam (St Ives Juniors Rugby Club, Knox Grammar School)
Nick Layton (Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, Knox Grammar School)
Kynan Hart (St Joseph’s College)
Pheonix Godinet (Randwick Warriors, Home Schooling)
Player(s) unavailable for selection due to injury:
Max Laverty (Eastern Suburbs Junior, Scots College)
Staff
Pauli Cividin
Nick Piva-Giblett
Josh Bray
