The first Junior Wallabies squad of 2022 was announced earlier this week with 20 players returning from last year’s disrupted campaign.

The Junior Wallabies will meet for three camps in the early parts of 2022 ahead of a planned Oceania Championships tournament in July.

Kalani Thomas – UQ/Reds

UQ scrumhalf Kalani Thomas arguably won his side the 2021 Hospital Cup premiership with a brilliant solo try in the dying stages of the Premier Rugby semi final against Brothers.

The nippy No.9 has proven he can match it with the big boys, earning one cap for the Reds last year, and will thrive back in age-group rugby.

Clem Halaholo – NSW Waratahs