ASSRL Schoolboys National Championships: Best Australian Under 18s team revealed

Following a thrilling Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League national championships, which was won by Queensland in dominant fashion, Australian schoolboys selectors have settled on an exciting 17-man squad.

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The squad, which features a range of future NRL talents, is expected to play against the best of Britain later this year, with a match yet to be confirmed.

The victorious Queensland side has a lion share of players in the top-17 squad with seven named, while the rest of the list is split between the NSW Combined High Schools, Combined Catholic Colleges and Combined Independent Schools.

Meet the Australian Schoolboys squad

Arama Hau (Queensland)

The Keebra SHS captain and No.13 was a left edge wrecking ball, having a huge impact despite previously not playing full-time as a backrow edge running.

Liam Le Blanc (Queensland)

The Norths Devils junior who attends rugby union stronghold Nudgee College played his way into the squad after cast iron performances at prop. He is signed by South Sydney.

Chris Faatgutu (Queensland)

The Marsden SHS Langer Trophy captain was an interchange ace for the Maroons, using his speed and agility to great effect in the middle.

Keano Kini (Queensland)

The Titans signed fullback from PBC SHS was magnificent for his adopted state, with a running game unmatched from the back. The New Zealand born Kini was also a handy front line ballplayer.

Karl Oloapu (Queensland)

Playing in his first ever Queensland team, the Wavell SHS No.6 or No.13 rose to the occasion with a suplerative individual try in the final and tackled strongly despite playing out of position in the middle. He is signed by the Broncos.

Josiah Pahulu (Queensland)

The Springfield Panthers junior from Ipswich SHS was at his mobile best for Queensland, covering in defence and offering tireless carry options. Pahulu is a Titans contracted player.

Michael Roberts (Queensland)

The Rolls Royce of centres, PBC SHS centre Roberts has been one of the best players in Langer Trophy for two seasons. Signed by the Dolphins, Roberts brother is NRL speed demon James. .

Gabriel Satrick (Queensland)

The boy from Yarrabah in FNQ, Satrick stormed his way into the Australian Schoolboys side after winning man of the match in the decider. The No.9 attends Ipswich SHS.

Ethan Ferguson (NSW CHS)

A giant centre, Ferguson had a big tournament and was an ace goal kicker.

Thomas Fletcher (NSW CCC)

Another backrow star, Fletcher was arguably CCC’s best forward.

Harrison Hassett (NSW CHS)

A barnstorming tournament from the backrow sensation.

Isaiya Katoa (NSW CIS)

The Dolphins bound star showed his class even though CIS failed to fire. Wayne Bennett was on hand to watch his future No.7.

Jesse McLean (NSW CIS)

A prolific try scorer, the winger had a tournament to remember. He is a player of the future.

Joash Papalii (NSW CCC)

The Bulldogs contracted playmaker was a constant threat for CCC.

Chevy Stewart (NSW CHS)

The future Raiders fullback had a five-star carnival. The fullback proved himself as tough as he is flashy and fast.

Blaize Talagai (NSW CHS)

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Originally published as ASSRL Schoolboys National Championships: Best Australian Under 18s team revealed