Generation Next for the Perth Spirit
The 2015 Pindan Premier Grade season has seen some the local competition’s most promising young talents come into their own. With the 2015 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) just around the corner, we thought we would have a look at some of the fresh faces putting their hands up for selection in the Perth Spirit squad for 2015.
Riley Winter (Wests Scarborough)
Riley Winter is a hard hitting lock who has been consistent performer for Wests Scarborough in the second row alongside the Western Force’s Rory Walton. Winter’s performance for his club and state representative sides earned him selection in the Australian team for the World Rugby Under 20 Championship that were held in Italy last month, where the side finished fifth.
Jermaine Ainsley (Nedlands)
Nedlands, tight-head prop Jermaine Ainsley has proven himself as one the most promising up-and-coming front-rowers in the state has been influential in Nedlands’ brilliant Pindan Premier Grade season to date and has scored one try so far this season. Ainsley’s ability was also been recognised with selection in the Western Australian Under 20 side and he came off the bench for the Force ‘A’ against Singapore back in April.
Auega Seumantafa (Kalamunda)
Auega Seumantafa has been a key figure in the ‘Kala’ line-up this season and his work all over the park been hugely influential in the Bulls rise up the table. Seumantafa has made a name for himself powerful, hard tackling flanker and has scored three tries so far this season. Seumantafa was part of the victorious Western Australia U20 Southern States Championship side earlier this year and was named player of the tournament.
Richard Hardwick (UWA)
Richard ‘Dickie’ Hardwick has had a strong season so far for UWA in the Pindan Premier Grade. The versatile backrower has been at his best for the students this season alongside fellow Spirit teammate Brent Murphy. Hardwick is a member of the Future Force Academy and played 10 matches for the Spirit in the 2014 NRC season.
Onehunga Kaufisi (Palmyra)
Onehunga Kaufisi has been a cause for constant excitement for Palmyra in the Pindan Premier Grade this season. The versatile No.8 boasts tremendous power and speed with ball in hand as well as a knack for crunching tackles. Kaufisi has also spent some time on the wing this season scoring two tries.
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