Australian Universities - 2018 South Africa Tour

[mozgrame]

On Tuesday 23rd October, the Australian Universities Rugby League team kicked off their 2018 South Africa tour with a strong victory over West Province Invitational XIII, at Helderberg Rugby Stadium, Cape Town.

The team featured Intrust Super Cup players Dalton Phillips (Norths Devils), Jayden Baker (Tweed Heads Seagulls), and Chris Ostwald (Easts Tigers).

The team also featured a strong Queensland contingent, after Queensland Universities dominant 52-12 victory over NSW Universities, back in June. Australia opened the scoring with a try early on in the game. West Province fought back to even the scores with a try of their own.

From this point onwards, Australia dominated the remainder of the first half, running in 7 tries to give themselves a 42-6 lead at the break.

The second half saw Australia run away with the game, scoring a further 6 tries to register a convincing 76-6 victory over West Province Invitational XIII.

Scoring Summary:

Tries: Dylan Izzard, Jayden Baker 2, Declan Morrissey, Malachi Morgan, Billy Butler 3, Luke Jurd, Matt Jurd, Rob Tuiluta, Kobe Tarero, Matt Buttler. Goals: Dylan Izzard 12



To keep up to date with the 2018 AURL South Africa tour head to Australian Universities Rugby League Facebook page or alternatively Queensland Universities Rugby League Facebook page.

https://www.qrl.com.au/news/20182/1...ies---2018-south-africa-tour---match-summary/

 

[manly al]

I have always thought that there was a really good opportunity and good scope to better develop Rugby League in South Africa and taking into account that they actually used to participate at an international R L level in the 50 "s and 60 "s apparently . Balmain Tigers and Panthers lured some reasonable players from South Africa in the late 60 "s and into the 70 "s, to play in the then Sydney comp so one would assume that even with a lower profile in recent decades that there would still be a good opportunity to again raise the profile of R L there at present and future times . Certainly would not be any lack of or have a dearth of sporting talent there to encourage into a game like R L .

 

[Woodsie]

HEy @mozgrame .... I know fake news when I see it .... are you seriously suggesting there are 17 Rugby League players smart enough to go to University .... hahahahaha ..... they must all be wingers ......

@KOMORI ..... Can't imagine they would have any Front rowers mate ....

 

[mozgrame]

HEy @mozgrame .... I know fake news when I see it .... are you seriously suggesting there are 17 Rugby League players smart enough to go to University .... hahahahaha ..... they must all be wingers ......

@KOMORI ..... Can't imagine they would have any Front rowers mate ....

And....a lot of them are from Qld!

What's the bloody world coming to???? 😕

 

[mozgrame]

https://www.qrl.com.au/news/20182/10/30/aurl-south-africa-tour-2018---games-2--3/

Australian Universities Rugby League have backed up their dominant 76-6 victory over West Province Invitational XIII, with strong performances against Grizzlies Rugby Club and South Africa Students, in Pretoria.

AURL v Grizzlies Rugby Club:

On the 26th October, AURL defeated Grizzlies Rugby Club 46-16. The home side started the game on the front foot, crossing for the opening try. However, Australia proved too strong, running in seven tries to claim their second victory of the tour.

Scoring Summary:

Tries: Dylan Izzard 2, Declan Morrisey, Luke Jurd, Matt Jurd, Jack Peacock and Jesse Dominic. Goals: Dylan Izzard 7



AURL v South Africa Students:

On the 29th October, AURL defeated South Africa Students 66-0. Australia asserted their authority, keeping their opposition scoreless, and running in 13 tries to claim back to back victories in Pretoria.

Scoring Summary:

Tries: Jayden Baker 2, Dalton Phillips 2, Dylan Izzard 2, Malachi Morgan, Robert Tuiliatu, Tom Watkins 2, Declan Morrisey, Kobe Tararo and Sam Collins. Goals: Dylan Izzard 7