2017 Australian Schoolboys Trials: 8 Players To Watch
The 2017 Australian Schools Championships will be held at Riverview in Sydney this week with over 180 young players vying for selection in the Australian Schools and Australian Schools Barbarians sides. Here are eight players to watch this week:
NSW I – Ben Donaldson (Waverley)
Waverley flyhalf Ben Donaldson was brilliant in CAS’ upset win over GPS, scoring 16 of his sides 26 points.
“Ben was really impressive in the trials and has had a great preparation so I think he’ll have a big week,” White said.
NSW II – Hunter Ward (St Stanislaus’ Bathurst)
Stannies No.8 Hunter Ward is big and strong and impressed for ISA throughout the trials, according to White.
QLD I – Trevor Hosea (Brisbane Boys’ College)
Victorian born lock Trevor Hosea signed a deal with the Melbourne Rebels last year and adds plenty of size and athleticism to the QLD I forward pack.
QLD II – Josh Vetu (Somerset College)
QLD II halfback Josh Vetu returns to the Australian