I can not comment regarding u20s as i didnt watch the game as i attended the SG Ball final today.
But
I did speak to one of the coaching staff about todays u20s game.
The team has struggled so far this year with allot of injuries and no consistency positional wise.
With key players out injured the teams depth has been tested.!
Compound that with handling errors and silly penalties we have not given ourselves the best opportunities to compete.
We welcomed back Tipari a few weeks ago from his 2nd ACL and 12 months of no football and today we welcomed back Akafolou from an ACL also.
Both boys will take time to get there timing and confidence back and will benefit the team in the coming weeks.
But so far both boys today were very solid and the team is only going to benefit with these 2 boys playing and getting better week in week out.!
Still with so many injuries and key players missing the boys traveled to Newcastle today and come away with a great win.
Todays game against a strong Knights team was going to be difficult but the boys named dug deep and impressed.
Minimal mistakes and only a few silly penalties the boys showed grit and a work ethic to defend there line and turn up for each other like there lives depended on it.
But it didnt start that way being down 10-0 early.
I was told Cronin off the bench was outstanding and worked his ass off like he had a point to prove.
Tui at right center was extra ordinary with his carries and made numerous line beaks and defensive bone crashing reads.
New player from Fiji Turaganivalu Nabeteleva playing right wing was something special, His first game today showed he will be one to watch in the future. Busting runs with amazing speed to burn. Keep an eye out.
Best player on the field was apparently Schneider. Leading the team around the park and his defensive efforts.
Other notable mentions were
Michael Cheer at Full back,
Bailey Biondo Odo very solid.
Next week the boys play at Guildford on Sat v Dragons. Get out there if you are free and available.
