ARU Media Release - Teams from 24 centres across Australia - from Cairns to Perth - have been selected to compete in the inaugural Junior Gold Cup, a national youth championships for Under 15 and Under 17 boys culminating  in finals in April next year. More than 3,000 boys participated in trials throughout October and November, with local Rugby centres across Australia selecting 60 players, 30 for each of their representative U15 and U17 teams. While the Junior Gold Program has existed since 2009as a development opportunity, this is the first time the program will be held as an official championship showcasing the country's top young Rugby talent. JGC North-West U17s Coach Lachlan Fear instructs members of his squadPhoto: karenwatsonphotography.com.au[/captio