Dubbo Kangaroos Rugby Club is celebrating the selection of a rookie forward in the NSW Emerging Waratahs Under 15s squad.
Will Gleeson grew up on the mid-north coast before moving back to Dubbo with his family last season, and slotting straight into the Roos junior ranks.
Will’s performances for Central West at Country Week, caught the eye of selectors and he was named in the Cockatoos team.
Unfortunately, injury restricted his appearances but, from training camps, he was offered a scholarship at the famous Knox Grammar School in Sydney.
The young forward has continued his development in a very rugby friendly environment and was subsequently picked up by Waratahs talent scouts.
Last week the year nine student was named in the ‘Tahs Emerging Squad to play in Brisbane during the school holidays.
“We train with the school two days a week, and I do extra weights sessions to build up my strength,” the solid tight head prop said.
“I’m heading back down to Sydney for three more days of Tahs training this week, and then we fly to Brisbane for our first game against the Reds; next week, it’s the reverse, training here and then welcoming them for our return match,” he revealed
Will says another Dubbo Roos product, Tom Symonds is also in the Emerging squad, while Rex Bassingthwaite has been named in the Australian Under 18s.
What an achievement for Will, Tom, and Rex and huge accolade for the Dubbo Junior Roos club.