The Road Safety Western Force Schoolboys team has been named for the upcoming Australian Schools Championships hosted by Australian Schools Rugby Union, to be held at Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview from Monday, 3 July to Friday, 7 July.
There are 13 different schools represented in the 23-strong squad with Aranmore Catholic College boasting the strongest representation with eight students selected including captain, Brody MacAskill.
The travelling team has been selected after all nominated players were put through a range of trials and training matches before the coaches made their selections.
The Schoolboys team is an integral part of the RugbyWA pathway and key stepping stone in the journey to the top level eight current Road Safety Western Force players, including Wallabies Dane Haylett-Petty and Richard Hardwick, having represented Western Australia at Schoolboy level.
The Road Safety Western Force Schoolboys depart for Sydney on Sunday.
2017 Road Safety Western Force Schoolboys Team
Brody MacAskill (c) – Aranmore Catholic College
Carlo Tizzano – Trinity College
Christian Bavadra – Darling Range Sports College
Connor O’Sullivan – Scotch College
Grason Maraka – Aranmore Catholic College
Harry Daynes – Joseph Banks Secondary College
Jackson Pugh – Aranmore Catholic College
James Gray – Aranmore Catholic College
John-Martin Stewart – Kingsway Christian College
Jordan Grant – Hale School
Lachlan Hardy – Churchlands Senior High School
Lapo Bigazzi – Aranmore Catholic College
Liam Van Der Heyden – Kolbe Catholic College
Luke Kapene – Aranmore Catholic College
Marnus Spangenberg – Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
Mayson Hill – Aranmore Catholic College
Nika Morehu – Aranmore Catholic College
Reece Anapu – Lakeland Senior High School
Sam Barsby – Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
Tiago Valentim -Irene McCormack Catholic College
Victor Harris – Irene McCormack Catholic College
Walker Smith – Eaton Community College
William Tui – Lakeland Senior High School
Head Coach – Dwayne Grace
Assistant Coach – Luke Doherty
Manager – Michael Marshall
Physio – Henry Topley
Fixtures
Monday 3rd July NSW II v WA 8:00am AWST
Wednesday 5th July Queensland I v WA 9:30am AWST
Thursday 6th July WA v ACT 9:30am AWST
Friday 7th July TBD Finals Day
