2018 Junior Wallabies squad named for U20s World Cup

Junior Wallabies coach Jason Gilmore has today confirmed his 28-man squad to play at the 2018 U20s World Championship in France later this month. Brumbies forward Rob Valetini will rejoin the squad after missing the Oceania U20s Championship on the Gold Coast, however Reds flyhalf Hamish Stewart was not available for selection. Australia defeated Fiji and Tonga comfortably last week before falling short against New Zealand in the final match of the warm up tournament. “We took a lot of learnings out of the match against New Zealand and we will be implementing those improvements in our next camp ahead of our departure," Gilmore said. “We have a tough Pool with Wales, Japan and New Zealand who all offer three different styles of Rugby and we will need to be ready for the three challenges. “The hard work steps up now for this squad after Oceania and the players and staff are looking forward to getting back into camp.” The Junior Wallabies will reconvene for a cam
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