Following his impressive performances in the second row for both the Junior Wallabies and the Melbourne Rising in the NRC, Hosea was signed on … The Junior Wallabies have suffered an agonising loss in the U20 world championship final, going down 24-23 to defending champions France. The Junior Wallabies have suffered an agonising loss in the final of the world rugby U-20 championship in Argentina, beaten 24-23 by defending champions France. The Junior Wallabies will reconvene for a camp at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation in Narrabeen on Saturday 18 May. The teams traded penalties midway through the first half before the Junior Wallabies found the line again. The Junior Wallabies' defence continued to hold firm while they were a man down, with de la Vega Mendia converting a second penalty just before McDonald retook the field. 2019. While Hosea did not register a debut for the Rebels, he was a standout for the Junior Wallabies in the sides 2019 U20 World Championship campaign, starting at lock in every match, including the side's one point loss to France in the final. It’s the first time the Junior Wallabies have made the final four since 2011. A top four finish in the pool matches of the Championship will see them secure a semi-final berth.

The Junior Wallabies squad for the World Rugby U20s Championship has today been confirmed with the 28-man squad set to depart for Argentina at the end of the month. It was a devastating end to an outstanding campaign from Australia, who came within a whisker of sealing the country's first junior world title. The Junior Wallabies faced traditional rivals New Zealand in the hopes of keeping their 2010 World Rugby U20s Championship campaign alive in Perpignan. McDonald dived over for the Junior Wallabies' second try late in the half, backing up well to take a pass from Noah Lolesio who had burst through the line to create the chance. Australia will take on Italy, Ireland and England in Pool B of the Championship as the side looks to continue their winning habit following an undefeated Oceania U20s campaign. Carbonel's pinpoint boot hurt the Australians again late in the half, his kick deep into the corner earning the French a lineout just metres out from the Junior Wallabies line, with prop Alex Burin diving over from the driving maul.

"Not only for us, it shows the junior programs in Australia and the junior pathways are working and there's growth coming up in the future, so it's very positive for Australian rugby. Despite scoring three tries to two, the Junior Wallabies could not convert their chances, missing two conversions and two penalties to be left devastated at the final whistle. All rights reserved. 2020 Rugby Australia. 2020 Rugby Australia. Australia had the chance to erase the deficit minutes after the break but Harrison was held up over the line and after captain Fraser McReight opted for a scrum rather than a shot at goal from the penalty advantage, they lost the ball forward in sight of the line. All rights reserved. The Junior Wallabies have suffered an injury blow ahead of their under-20s World Cup semi-final against host-nation Argentina, with playmaker Will Harrison ruled out. Junior Wallabies Head Coach, Jason Gilmore has named an unchanged team ahead of their match against reigning Six Nations Champions Ireland, on Saturday night. Following his impressive performances in the second row for both the Junior Wallabies and the Melbourne Rising in the NRC, Hosea was signed on to the Rebels Super Rugby playing list in 2019. 2020 Melbourne Rebels.