LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Rookie Watch: The 20 Best Under-15s Prospects in Rugby League
This week's spotlight shines on the top Under-15 rugby league talents, led by Monson Hopoate of the renowned 'Hopoate Family' and Lenton Steven Funaki, who was named Player of the Tournament at the Under-15s ASSRL National Championships. These young athletes represent the promising future of the sport.
The list features a variety of standout players, including multi-talented athletes such as Digby Ioane and Bronson Tupou. Notably, the dynamic halves combination of Nate Herring and Nate Millar is also highlighted, along with Cruz Molo, who is contracted with the Dolphins.
Top 13 Prospects:
1. Kolby Walters (North Queensland Cowboys)
2. Isaiah Tepairi (Canterbury Bulldogs)
3. Digby Ioane (Broncos State High School)
4. Monson Hopoate (Wests Tigers)
5. Ethan Mullins (Cronulla Sharks)
6. Nate Herring (Newcastle Knights)
7. Nate Millar (Penrith Panthers)
8. Bronson Tupou (St Johns Eagles)
9. Tyson Tai (Brisbane Broncos)
10. Lenton Steven Funaki (Wavell State High School)
11. Jack Asplet (Newcastle Knights)
12. Jake Capovilla (Parramatta Eels)
13. Cruz Molo (The Dolphins)
Interchange:
14. Jesse-James Schuster (The Dolphins)
15. Kobie McGaughey (Newcastle Knights)
16. Knight Tanielu (The Dolphins)
17. Sam Large (Sydney Roosters)
Reserves:
18. Devida Hopoate (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
19. Lorima Seu Seu (Parramatta Eels)
20. Ike Bilish (Gold Coast Titans)
These young players are poised to be pivotal in the next generation of rugby league, showcasing significant talent and potential at such a young age.