Australian Schools & Barbarians sides announced for opening Tests

The Australian Schoolboys side to face New Zealand Schools and Tonga Schools in International fixtures at the home of Queensland Rugby, Ballymore in October has been cut down to 23 players. The Australian Schools Barbarians will also meet the International visitors ahead of the Australian Schoolboys tour to the UK and Ireland later in the year. “New Zealand Schools and Tonga Schools present two very different styles of Rugby so it’s a very good test for these players so early on in their Rugby careers," Australian Schools coach Andrew Moloney said. “To be able to play for country on home soil is a great privilege and one that we are not taking lightly, and the team is looking forward to playing at Ballymore.” On Saturday 6 October there will be a festival of Rugby at Ballymore with the Junior Gold Cup Final (U15s) to start the day, followed by the Junior Rugby Championship Final (U16s), leading into the Schools Fixtures. 2018 Australia Schools Fixtures  Octo
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