Junior Wallabies captain Ryan Lonergan says his team is bracing for a tough first-up test in France.
After missing the first two matches of the Oceania Rugby U20s Championship due to a 'niggle' Ryan Lonergan is set to lead out the Junior Wallabies against New Zealand in the Championship match at Bond University on the Gold Coast.
Ryan Lonergan is making the most of his opportunities after a strong performance in his debut match for the Australia U20s. The scrumhalf played for the Australian Schoolboys last year and has continued to develop after playing for the Brumbies U20s.
Tom Lonergan has been carried off after copping a knee to the back of his head.