A Victorian Under-14s representative team is to join the successful KDL Property Group Emerging Reds Cup to increase the variety of competition.
The Victorian side will join the best talent in South-East Queensland (two), Queensland Country and BJRU teams at the U14s tournament from September 21-24 at Ballymore Stadium.
Queensland Rugby Union General Manager-High Performance Sam Cordingley said it was a positive result for Victorian and Queensland rugby.
“There is some excellent support for rugby in Victoria, there are terrific rugby people there and this is a great opportunity for the state’s young players to represent at the junior level,” Cordingley said.
“Those talented kids with aspirations to play rugby now have a pathway.”
Rugby Victoria’s Head of Elite Pathways Braydon Peterson said the invitation to play was a valuable piece in the pathways.
“Victoria has Next Gen games at U15s level against NSW and the Super Rugby U16s so to now have the ERC at U14s creates a good runway for Victorian boys to stay engaged as they link into national programs,” Peterson said.
“It’s really important to play quality opposition out of state.
“We initially worked with Paul Carozza (Reds Head of Talent Management) around this opportunity for our players.
“We really appreciate the QRU’s support post-Melbourne Rebels. Quality competitions are a big drawcard for us.”
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