The celebrations have continued for Tamworth's Bo Abra and former Gunnedah junior Harry Wilson following the Junior Wallabies Oceania Cup triumph with the pair named in the 28-man squad for the World Rugby U20s Championship.
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The squad was confirmed on Tuesday and will depart for Argentina at the end of the month.
Australia will take on Italy, Ireland and England in Pool B of the championships as the side looks to continue their winning habit following an undefeated Oceania U20s campaign. A top four finish in the pool matches of the championship will see them secure a semi-final berth.
World Championship veterans Esei Ha'angana, Will Harrison, Trevor Hosea, Isaac Lucas, Fraser McReight, Josh Nasser, Pat Tafa, Semisi Tupou and Michael Wood have all regained selection following impressive performances on the Gold Coast and were a part of the Junior Wallabies 2018 World Championship Campaign in France.
The squad is also set to welcome Australian Schoolboy Nick Frost, having recently signed with the Brumbies from the Crusaders Academy.
Other standout players include Eastwood's Mark Nawaqanitawase, Sydney University's Angus Bell, Brothers' Harry Wilson and Qantas Australian Sevens speedster Triston Reilly have also earnt selection in the squad, following strong performances during the Junior Wallabies Oceania campaign.
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Australia kicks off its campaign at Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe against Italy on Tuesday 4 June.
"Following on from Oceania everyone is quite keen to get together again as a group," Junior Wallabies head coach Jason Gilmore said.
"We're drawn a strong pool, it contains some tough sides but we're looking to build on our experiences from Oceania and take each game as it comes."
"Our opposition will be fresh off their six-nations campaign and as a team we are excited by the challenge that it will offer."
The Junior Wallabies will reconvene for a camp at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation in Narrabeen on Saturday May 18, and will play a warm up match against the Australian Barbarians on Wednesday May 22 at Chatswood Oval kicking off at 7pm.
2019 Junior Wallabies World Rugby U20s Championship Squad
Forwards: Bo Abra, Eastern Suburbs, Angus Bell, Sydney University, Darcy Breen, Sydney University, Joe Cotton, Wests Bulldogs, Nick Frost, Queanbeyan Whites*, Esei Ha'angana, Melbourne Unicorns, Will Harris, Eastern Suburbs, Trevor Hosea, Harlequins Rugby Club, Lachlan Lonergan, Tuggeranong Vikings, Fraser McReight (c), Brothers, Josh Nasser, University of Queensland, Pat Tafa, Northern Suburbs, Carlo Tizzano, University of Western Australia, Rhys Van Nek, Easts*, Harry Wilson, Brothers, Michael Wood, Brothers
Backs: Ben Donaldson, Randwick, Will Harrison, Randwick, Noah Lolesio, Tuggeranong Vikings, Michael McDonald, Palmyra, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Eastwood, Kye Oates, University of Queensland, Triston Reilly, AU7s, Sione Tui, Melbourne Unicorns, Semisi Tupou, Box Hill, Joey Walton, Gordon,
*Denotes uncapped player
2019 World Rugby U20s Championship Pool B Fixtures^
Tuesday 4 June: Junior Wallabies v Italy, 11.30pm AEST, Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe
Sunday 9 June: Junior Wallabies v Ireland, 4.30am AEST, Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe
Thursday 13 June: Junior Wallabies v England, 4.30am AEST, Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe
