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There was so much talent on display at King of the Country it was almost impossible to select a team of standouts, but that’s exactly what tournament commentator Nic Darveniza has done.
1. FLYNN KIRKBY
Team: USQ Saints U14
More than just a key cog in one of the King of the Country tournament’s best scrums, Kirkby wowed with his athleticism in the open field. Day Three of King of the Country Junior rugby tournament held at Southport. Flynn Kirkby breaks the line for USQ. Pic Mike Batterham
The dynamic prop could beat defenders with size and strength as well as deceptive pace that made him an all-round weapon for the Saints in their run to the U14s grand final against Far North Coast.
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The age division champions of Queensland’s top regional rugby centres will play for the inaugural King of the Country crown in a three-day tournament livestreamed from the Gold Coast on the News Australia network from today.
The defending U12, U13 and U14 club rugby champions of the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Darling Downs competitions will face off against representative teams from New South Wales’ Far North Coast at Gold Coast Eagles Rugby Club in Southport from Friday April 9 to Sunday April 11.
DAY ONE COVERAGE:
REPLAY: Qld King of the Country Rugby Tournament - Helensvale Hogs vs Far North Coast (U13 s):
Cooper Eagle, lock
âJust physically very strong, massive workrate on him. That really sums him up,â head coach Grant Steffek said.
âWouldnât call him the flashiest player but heâs really confident and physical.â L-R Gold Coast Eagles Daniel Teren, Cooper Eagle and Bliss White. Pic Mike Batterham
Liam Condely, prop
âReally aggressive in the tackle and breakdown. Another big worker whose aggression and physicality makes a difference.â
TEAM PREVIEWS FOR EACH GOLD COAST SIDE
Cody Schwab, centre
âHe is, in my opinion, our top tackler. He just never misses. He is so gutsy. He s probably, I think, a really underrated player across Gold Coast rugby but we rate him highly here.â
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