Successful schoolboys and Under 20 finalists headline a strong Junior Wallabies side

Junior Wallabies coach Jason Gilmore has confirmed his 57-man squad for the first camp of 2020 as the Junior Wallabies prepare for the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship.

Several 2019 Junior Wallabies squad members have been selected by their Vodafone Super Rugby franchises to participate in the upcoming pre-season trials occurring around the country ahead of the commencement of the season on January 31.

Mark Nawaqanitawase, Angus Bell and Carlo Tizzano are among a handful of players who were a part of the Junior Wallabies side to make the Final at the World Rugby U20s Championship last year against France that are again eligible for the program in 2020.

The squad also boasts a strong contingent of Australian Schools & U18s players with Josh Flook (QLD), John Connolly (NSW), Lachlan Albert (ACT) and Billy Pollard (ACT) all joining the Junior Wallabies program following their undefeated tour of New Zealand.

Schoolboy speedster Angus Bell has also been released from Tim Walsh’s Sevens squad to link up with the XV’s program to further his development.

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Junior Wallabies Head Coach Jason Gilmore said: “We’re excited to kick off our campaign in 2020 and get together as a group.

“There are a handful of players who are unavailable for selection due to Super Rugby trials, which gives us the opportunity to have a look at some more players."

The Camp One Squad has assembled today at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.

Junior Wallabies Camp One Squad:

Lachlan Albert, Brumbies Academy

Reece Anapu, RugbyWA Academy

Angus Bell, Australian Sevens

Hudson Berry, Waratahs Academy

Hugh Bockenham, Waratahs Academy

Charlie Cale, Waratahs Academy

Oliver Callan, RugbyWA Academy

Nick Chan, Waratahs Academy

John Connolly, Waratahs Academy

Ethan Dobbins, Reds Academy

Max Douglas, Waratahs Academy

John Downes, Reds Academy

Tane Edmed, Waratahs Academy

Fred Fewtrell, Reds Academy

Josh Flook, Reds Academy

Theo Flourie, Reds Academy

Harrison Fox, Reds Academy

Reno Gerrard, Reds Academy

Tom Haddad, Brumbies Academy

Tom Hooper, Brumbies Academy

Spencer Jeans, Reds Academy

Kristian Jensen, Waratahs Academy

Tom Kibble, Reds Academy

Tyrell Kopua, Reds Academy

Jack Lafofafo, Waratahs Academy

Viliami Lea, Reds Academy

Grayson Makara, RugbyWA Academy

Zane Marolt, Brumbies Academy

Alex Masibaka, RugbyWA Academy

Callum McDonald, Brumbies Academy

Zane Nonggor, Reds Academy

Billy Pollard, Brumbies Academy

Jackson Pugh, RugbyWA Academy

Byron Ralston, RugbyWA Academy

Luke Reimer, Brumbies Academy

Alex Saaga, Rebels Academy

Dion Samuela, Reds Academy

Rory Scott, Brumbies Academy

Lachlan Shelly, Waratahs Academy

Rhian Stowers, Reds Academy

Phrancis Sula-Siaosi, Reds Academy

Tiaan Tauakipulu, Waratahs Academy

Sione Taufui, Wartahs Academy

Kalani Thomas, Reds Academy

Zeph Tuinona, Brumbies Academy

Emosi Tuquiri, Reds Academy

Tom Van Der Schyff, Reds Academy

Harry Vella, Reds Academy

Dennis Waight, Brumbies Academy

Jack Walsh, Waratahs Academy

Cooper Whiteside, Reds Academy

Jeremy Williams, Waratahs Academy

Harry Wilson, Waratahs Academy

Jack Winchester, Reds Academy

- Rugby AU

Brumbies outside back Andy Muirhead is looking forward to the season ahead: