Super Rugby silver lining seen in young Aussies stepping up at trans-Tasman

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The rise of several Aussie youngsters throughout this year's Super Rugby trans-Tasman series gives hope for our future rugby endeavours against the Kiwi sides.

This weekend's final round of Super Rugby trans-Tasman series represents the last time local fans will see the five Australian sides in action in 2021.

It was the Highlanders who found an 83rd minute try to pip the Brumbies in Canberra in early 2020, only weeks before the world came to halt due to the pandemic, killing off the old Super Rugby format in the process. It was a heartbreaking loss for the Brumbies that ended a 10-game winning streak at Canberra Stadium, and they tend to have long memories about this sort of thing.

The move has given the Rebels attack a bit more width, with captain Matt To'omua shuffling out to inside centre straightening up the attack, which in turn has brought a lot more of Stacy Ili at outside centre and the backfield. Marika Koroibete went tryless all through Super Rugby AU, but he now has looked far from dangerous in recent games.

Ben Donaldson took his game to a new level this season despite being among a struggling Waratahs side. We probably feared a bit for the Reds as injuries have hit in key positions of late, but the likes of Henry coming through show that the Queensland pathways remain alive and well.

 

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