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Australian Schools & U18s side named for NZ clash – By Rugby Australia     The Australian Schools side has been confirmed to face NZ. Photo: Rugby Australia Photo Source : Australian Rugby Source : rugby Australian Schools & U18s head coach Shannon Fraser has confirmed his side to face New Zealand Secondary Schools at Viking Park in Canberra on Thursday. NSW Waratahs flanker Aden Ekanayake has been appointed captain for the opening clash of the two-game series, with both fixtures to be broadcast live and on demand on Stan Sport. The series marks the resumption of a trans-Tasman contest that was last held in 2019, when an Australian side featuring current Wallabies Tom Hooper and Zane Nonggorr defeated their New Zealand counterparts 18-14. Australian School & U18s vs. New Zealand Secondary Schools Viking Park, Canberra 2.10pm AEST Thursday 1. Macarius Pereira (QLD Reds, St Joseph’s Nudgee College) 2. Oliver Barrett (QLD Reds, St Joseph’s Nudgee ...