NRLandSL

Arthur Mourge has been terrific. Aispuro-Bichet also going very well.

Debut for Aispuro-Bichet. Incredibly exciting talent, he is the future of France and Catalans.

Great player, been so unlucky with injuries. 3 season ending injuries in a row the last 3 seasons. Hasn’t got injured yet this season and his been playing consistently for Manly’s NSW cup team. Fingers crossed all goes well at Leigh.

I’d have to disagree, I think he is definitely “SL ready”. If guys like Jack Charles and Kai Morgan play SL Rostang definitely can. Sure he is an off the cusp player who dislikes structure but he has creativity and vision that very few halfbacks have. Very similar talent to Mikey Lewis and Sam Walker. I’d hate to see he’s incredible talent wasted because coaches think he isn’t “structured” enough. He has the tools to become a quality first grade halfback. A few more years playing Elite 1 will hamper his development.

Shame he’s not joining an SL side. Should be great though to watch partnering Gigot.

This is remarkable, Go Hull

Add Drayson Moliga to that list. Winger been sensational every game, incredibly quick and athletic player.

The NSW cup was directly before the NRL game. Incredibly unfair from O’Brien if he were to drop him just before NRL kickoff when he could have just dropped him 2 hours prior and allow Pryce to play. He looked very threatening in attack against Manly last week, he’s running game was really only the thing threatening Manly’s line.

I’d assume it’s an injury because he didn’t play NSW cup. If not and he did get dropped before kick off, incrediblely unfair decision from O’Brien to deny him the opportunity to play in both games.

Must be an injury as he didn’t play NSW cup.

Here are some of the stars of the tournament so far Chris Malo 5/8 for the US, this guy has been superb. 1 try in the first game against Scotland and 3 against Serbia. Very quick and agile and also very skillfull. I believe he is 2 years young for this tournament so incredible stuff. I believe he is a Union player as is most players on the US side but he could stay in League given an opportunity. Devan Sharp Halfback for England one of their best, scored 2 tries against Ukraine and he has got a fair few assists in the games England have played. Very smart and skillfull half with a good running game. Bailey Schneider Hooker for Scotland plays for Manly U19s in Australia. Very Smart 9 always making the right choices, Scored a try against France, has been essential for Scotland. Maxime Rostang Only played 40 minutes or so against Scotland (got 2 assists) but Rostang is a without a doubt the best player at this tournament. He is one of France’s best wonderkids and I believe he is one of the best U19 players in the whole of Europe including Englishmen. He has the potential to be a top quality first grader in my opinion, not long till SL or NRL club picks him up. Aziz Stepanenko Halfback for Ukraine, not an incredibly flashy player but he looks a great talker and organiser with a decent pass. Been very consistent and solid playing as the first receiver for Ukraine.

Not a great start to the second half as Ukraine run out with 14 players on the field

30-4 England V Ukraine HT Ukraine with an average half. Looked alright in the middle of the field, some of the Ukrainian Middles had some strong carries. Other than that a lot to improve on. England are just far too quick for Ukraine to handle. Every time England shifted the ball out they have scored. It is very evident they have not played against a team this quick before. Also Ukraine kicking the ball out on the full off kick off, letting the bounce out when receiving kick off and not kicking the ball out on a kick for touch multiple times has tortured them. If they can complete their sets, stop with the errors and penalties and slow down the play the ball they will have a strong second half.

One of the most intense games of rugby league I’ve ever seen. very equal for the first 60 minutes but then Queensland tired out and left some gaps in defence which NSW quickly capitalised on. Angus Crichton is my MOTM, he has been remarkable all series and thoroughly deserved the Wally Lewis medal. He’s the best back rower in the world IMO.

Litten is probably a better player right now (not by much). But Moy has far more potential IMO. I’d stick with Moy if I were Hull. I think Moy is one of the best U20 fullbacks in rugby league along with Kini, Chevy Stewart, Hopoate and Jye Gray.