The Super Rugby U16s and U19s competition is here as the next wave of Rugby stars get their opportunity to shine.
The NSW Waratahs enter as the defending champions of the U16s tournament and open the proceedings on September 29 against a Melbourne Rebels side with a point to prove at Leichhardt Oval.
Meanwhile, the ACT Brumbies will be out to defend their U19s crown as they host a beefed up Western Force outfit at Viking Park.
The Queensland Reds will have a bye in the first of a five-round regular season before the Grand Final on November 3.
Every game will be broadcast live and on demand on Stan Sport.
Check out all the team news for round one below
Sunday, 29 September: NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels at Leichhardt Oval, ad-free, live and on-demand on Stan Sport
U16s – 11.35 am AEST
WARATAHS (1-15): Nicholas Kotarac, Roman Leilua, Amanaki Tangi, Charlie Grant, Gary Roberts, Aston Weir, Henri Dempsey, Isaac Perkins, Harry Whitaker (c), Saxon Gaw, Samuela Sorovi, Ofa Latu, Ashton Large, Creighton Meafou, Jack Kalms
Replacements: Oliver Smith, Elijah-Blair Maile, Hasani Bloomfield, Josh Arundel, Samuel Polley, Flynn Farrell, Keone Anitelea-Tsioussis, Darcy Feltham
REBELS (1-15): Campbell Tagaloasa, Isileli Otunuku, Reuben Foaese, Lenex Barth-Tauai, Lewis Brinkworth, Cire-James Tom, Samu Afoa, Halaliku Lauhingoa, LeBron Tusitala, Noah Jury, Ratu Ifereimi Tuibua, Faf Krueger, Samson Tuaine, Lewis Ah Ching, Phoenix Monteiro-Sua
Replacements: Luke Farley, Otto Wolfgramm, Joshua Atapana Tuamu Tufuga Fatu, Gregor Pickford, Rahzel Palemene, Hamish Ward, Jayden Mataio-Pokino, Siliva Mataupu
U19s – 1:35pm AEST
WARATAHS (1-15): Lotu Vunipola-Sailosi, Charlie O’Kane, Will Goddard, Thomas Girle, Joe Mangelsdorf, Jacob Veiru, Austin Durbidge, Eamon Doyle (c), Darcy Standfield, Joey Fowler, Brendan Palmer, Oscar Jorgensen, Liam Grover, Tom Klem, Sid Harvey
Replacements: Ezekiel Guttenbeil, Jack Cesare, Kaleb Ah-Colt, Lachlan Doheny, Josh Va’alotu, Orly Hatton-Ward, Iveni Nasio, Felix Turinui
REBELS (1-15): Dante Siale, Finn Graham, Paul Aiolupotea, Mikaele Ulugia-Mao, Xander Iosefo, Tinashe Mudanga, Tyrone Urbancic, Corey Leumaga-Chan, Jimmy Thompson, Ben Playford, Christian Lealofi, Morgan Tanuvasa, Journey Ioane, Munashe Mudzekenyedzi, George Schmude
Replacements: Lucas Aedo-Kailea, Carter Tagaloasa, Caedus Vaihu, Sam Fangatua, Caleb Fanolua-Tusitala, Pierre Davis, Edward Lyons, Emiliano Wortley
Sunday, 29 September: ACT Brumbies v Western Force at Viking Park, ad-free, live and on-demand on Stan Sport
U16s – 12:05 pm AEST
BRUMBIES (1-15): Israel Gautusa, James Martens, Henry Folo, Ben Sisley, William Tudulu, Tobias Comito, Ben Visagie, BJ Pumpa (c), Charles McBaron, Lachlan Smith, Jeremy Bremner, Tomas Jensen, Isaiah Cornforth, Altas Atilua, Aidan Wunsch
Replacements: Oscar Dossetor, Neo Hunter, Ethan Armstrong, Zander Lubiejewski, Oliver Clayden, Tyran McCudden, Callum Spooner, Kevin Kamilo
FORCE (1-15): Dozion Laupama (c), Ben Ridgewell, Cruise Morrison, Leeson Tiakia, Bareek Kleine-Deters Ausage, RJ Van Der Merwe, Joel Ockenden, Rhymen Tusi, Cyrus Cullen, Matua Reedy, Leighay-Jade Tauranga, Fatani Fatanitavake, Chase Bunce, Jacob Scoon, Ashton Williams
Replacements: Luke Scheepers, Dylan Francis, Rueben Sulusulumaivasa, Kordel Wharepapa, James Aleni, Juan Pablo Martin Coria, Archie Elton, Michael Turukawa
U19s – 2:05pm AEST
BRUMBIES (1-15): Finn Baxter, Lipina Ata, Komi Lester Tuitea, Deveraux Tapelu, Ollie Aylmer, Jacob John, Jono Ryan, Beau Morrison, Lachlan Smith, Joe Dillon, Silas Pilor, Keresoma Tuilagi, Malakye Enasio, Joey Henry, Shane Wilcox (c)
Replacements: Bailey Buesnel, James Foster, Slater Galloway, Billy Hansen, Matt Hanley, Wally Wentzel, Sam McLachaln, Patrick Broe
FORCE (1-15): Cooper North, Ollie Barrett, Zavier Hawira, Ollie McGinnity, William Crew, Alex Bradley-Moore, Jackson Bridges, Zak Griffiths, Tafito Ahki, Henry James, Peni Naqau, Boston Fakafanua (c), Oakley Pearce, Vaughn Robson, Finn Prass
Replacements: Luke Megson, Ellis New, Berakah Tuifaasisina, Tom Hollis, Billy Turnbull, Sam Likio, Tamarangi Tunui, Kade Davis
