Korcyzk in Aus junior side

 

Returning from a successful tour of South Africa with the Reds, Korcyzk will add more Super Rugby experience to the Australian side as they look to overcome New Zealand for the first time at U20 level.

 

Captain Andrew Kellaway from the Waratahs returns to the starting XV having played off the bench in Australia’s victory against Japan.

 

Australian U20 head coach Adrian Thompson has backed his side to perform:

 

"The side we have picked to play New Zealand is a very strong group of 23 players.

 

"We had the opportunity to trial and test players in positions in our match against Japan and the team we have settled on for this match has the capability to win the Oceania Junior Championship.

 

"We are aware of the challenge of beating New Zealand, but it’s a challenge the team is really looking forward to," said Thompson. 

 

With Australian Sevens squad member Brad Wilkin ruled out of the match with a hamstring injury, Thompson was happy to see Korczyk return from duties with the Reds.

 

"Adam has already proven he is a rising talent in our pathways system having come through Australian Schoolboys, Queensland U20 and through the National Rugby Championship with Brisbane City.

 

"He has played well when given his opportunity for the Reds and he will add much to our game on Saturday."

 

The match kicks off on Saturday, May 9.

 

Australia: 15 Alex Newsome, 14 Tyson Davis, 13 Andrew Kellaway (captain), 12 Duncan Paia’aua, 11 Joey Fittock, 10 Andrew Deegan, 9 James Tuttle, 8 Adam Korcyzk, 7 Michael Gunn, 6 Ned Hannigan, 5 Lukhan Lealaiauloto-Tui, 4 Riley Winter, 3 Matt Sandall, 2 Connal McInerney, 1 Cameron Orr.

Replacements: 16 Folau Faainga'a, 17 Fereti Saaga, 18 Tyrel Lomax, 19 Sam Croke, 20 Jack McCalman, 21 Harry Nucifora, 22. James Dalgleish, 23 Sione Tuipolotu.