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Westfields' Wallabies of the future

By KYLIE STEVENS
These Westfields rugby stars may be too young for this year's World Cup - but their efforts may be well worthy of Wallaby jerseys in a few years.
The side has reatained the U15s state knockout Buchan Shield for the second year in a row, proving too strong for Endeavour Sports High in their 33-26 win at Eastwood on Sunday.
The side won six games to make the final and did so in emphatic style, walloping their semi-final opponents Barronjoey High School 71-0 for a birth in the final.
Many of the players also play club rugby for Liverpool Bulls, Parramatta Two Blues and Campbelltown Harlequins.
"The side has shown good

skills, determination and committment to training and they've performed well," coach Alex Larkin said.
"Their 71-0 win was unbelievable to watch. I was surprised the other side was beaten so easily. They (Westfields) are a pheno- menal group of players and there's a lot of talent."
Captain Matthew Borg was also thrilled with the result.
"They're a good bunch of players who train hard and play well as a team," Matthew said.
"The side has shown great dedication with strong forwards, fast backline and good bench players."
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Wed. 17th September 2003

Wallaby Wannabes...Westfields U15s rugby union side has retained the Buchan Shield. Photo: Helen Nezdropa