18/08/2010
Under 15 State Representative Team Match Report
By Mark Dobson
After enjoying the challenge of the Gold Coast in 2009 the State Under 14’s were keen to tour as a group again. The players were committed to continue training and the parents were happy to fund if a trip could be organised. We were approached by Victoria Rugby Union and as a result a State Under 15’s side was formed to take on Victoria Under 15’s in a three match series. The team was made up of last years State Under 14’s along will a few other high performance players brought in to add depth and competition for places.
While in Melbourne the players were billeted by host families so got to experience different family cultures and make new friends. The rugby was very entertaining and played at a high intensity as the lads got to take on a team that were equally as talented if not better. Victoria’s size was noticeable along with at times sharper skills around the ruck and in general play. S.A rose to the occasion and played some passionate rugby which inevitably got us the wins in some very close games. The trip was a big success and the squad learnt some valuable lessons about the importance of good decision making and capitalising when opportunities arise. With the right planning hopefully this newly developed relationship with Victoria Rugby Union will continue to grow with regular games against one another both home and away.
Head Coach - Mark Dobson
Team Manager - Warren Healey
Assistant Coach - Mickey Seutini
Squad - Paulo Leleisiua (Capt), Kieran Hellaby, Dallas Anderson, Nathan Ball, Jake Ball, Liam O'Neill, Jordon Plasto, Harrison Deck (V Capt), Lincoln Ormsby, Yountio Jung, Alex Healey, Jason Beeton, Thomas Aldred, Jake McLennan, Clay Wescom-Down, Rojasati Faga, Johnno Phan, Jack Wilkins, Adam Sumner, Paul Clarke, Dylan Scully, Matt Toward, Mark Darby, Chris Hodgson, Jordan Loft, Dylan Marsh.
Game 1 Friday 9th July
S.A 15’s 25 – 17 Vic 15’s
Tries- Paulo L, Dylan S, Paul C, Adam S, Dallas A.
Best- Johnno P, Paulo L, Lincoln O.
Game 2 Sat 10th July
S.A 12 – 10 Vic 15’s
Tries- Lincoln O, Jason B.
Conv- Johnno P.
Best- Alex H, Dallas A, Jason B.
Game 3 Sun 11th July
S.A 15’s 24 – 30 Vic 15’s
Tries- Chris H, Paul C, Alex H 2.
Conv- Alex H 2.
Best- Kieran H, Alex H, Yountio J.