Australia’s U20s World Cup campaign didn’t quite go to plan again in 2018, but there were still a number of players who proved once again that they can seriously play.

Here’s a look at eight potential future Wallabies who are worth getting just a little bit excited about already.

Angus Blyth

At 204cm and 115kg, Angus Blyth is one of a number of promising big men in Queensland currently being moulded by Brad Thorn into future Wallabies. Blyth clearly has the size and will only continue to get better as he becomes more comfortable in his big frame.

Lawson Creighton

Creighton burst onto the Premier Rugby scene earlier this year when the 19-year old led Brothers to an upset win over UQ and although he didn’t make too much of an impact in France until later in the tournament, the flyhalf or fullback will be one to watch when he returns to club footy in Brisbane.

Mack Hansen

Canberra back Mack Hansen is in a similar mould to Lawson Creighton and sparked plenty of the Junior Wallabies attack in recent months. While he wore the No.15 jersey most of the time, the Gunghalin back is just as comfortable at flyhalf and will be a serious prospect after another few years in Canberra club footy.

Will Harrison

Will Harrison didn’t get as much time on the field as he probably would have liked with the Junior Wallabies this year but the kid is a serious talent. Harrison was a standout for the Australian Schoolboys last year and will lead Australia to the next Junior World Cup. Some time in first grade at Randwick in the back end of this season will do him the world of good.

Harry Hockings

Brad Thorn has said he thinks Queensland lock Harry Hockings has the potential to play 100 Tests for the Wallabies. There’s not a whole lot you can add to that.

Trevor Hosea

Another giant 20-year old lock, Trevor Hosea probably hasn’t quite lived up the hype that surrounded him when he was signed by the Melbourne Rebels as a 16-year old schoolboy, but that’s not to say that he won’t. Hosea could end up being as physical and dominant as the Timani brothers were at their best.

Fraser McReight

Still just 19, Fraser McReight was one of the most dominant openside flankers at the Junior World Cup and he’ll return again in 2019 for another crack. McReight only started playing rugby four years ago and he spent part of that time in the centres. Eventually he found his way to the side of the scrum and has been terrorising oppositions ever since.

Issac Lucas

It seems like Issac Lucas has been playing junior age rugby for close to a decade but every year he returns a little better. Lucas has already proven that he’s tough enough for Premier Rugby and if he can add just a little bit more size, he could be Australia’s next Matt Giteau.