Rooster representation in state junior teams

Three of the Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Football Club Juniors have returned home from the Southern States Junior Rugby Championship held in Adelaide.

Mia Mason joined the Roosters six-years-ago and could only train at that time as there was no girl’s competition for her to play in.

Since she has been able to play, Mia has been a regular fixture in state teams for the last four years.

Known for her brilliant speed and relentless tackling, Mia was selected as the under 18 girls open side flanker.

Due to a lack of numbers in the under-18 group, the Tasmanian girls, along with Victorian and Northern Territory girls, formed a Barbarians team to play their South Australian hosts in two games.

Despite being selected to be the Tasmanian number seven, Mia went on to play in seven different positions in the two games and scored two tries in the team’s two wins.

Zavier Thow has been with the club for four years joining his mother and sisters in a real family affair.

Zavier has graduated through two under 14 tours and this year was selected in the state under 16 boys team as a full back.

Unfortunately, the Tassie boys failed to win any of their four games but as full back, Zavier had plenty of traffic coming his way.

As a testament to his performance Zavier was named man of the match against the Northern Territory.

Tykarshia Moss joined the Roosters this year having moved from interstate.

In her second year of rugby Tykarshia was selected in the under 16 girls team, playing on the wing in the team’s four matches.

Unfortunately again, Tassie did not get a win despite their efforts and Tykarshia at least has another two years at under 16 level to see that happen.