Four junior Kempsey Cannonballs recently represented the NSW Country side in three matches against NSW City, ACT and a Sydney combined side.
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Heath Lancaster represented the U16s, Jarno Dolezal in U15's while Zac Hough and Darby Lancaster the U14s.
Heath was selected into the side as the reserve five-eight and after strong performances he worked his way into the starting line up.
His play was recognised further by NSW selectors and he will compete at the 2017 National U16 Championship on the Gold Coast in the NSW seconds side on Monday September 25 to 30.
“I only found out about it (National Championship) a couple of weeks ago but even after that I didn’t think I would get picked into the side,” Heath said.
“I am looking forward to the experience, I will get to see the best players in the country competing and get an idea of where I am at in comparison.”
The other three boys have aspirations to play in the NSW side in the future but NSW selection starts in the U16s.
Jarno played on the wing and crossed for a try in all three of his matches.
Meanwhile Zac was instrumental in a successful set piece for his U14s side as he played in the hooker position.
Darby played at outside centre and his memorable moment was crossing for a try against a tough NSW City side.
The four juniors were selected into the NSW Country side after competing for the Mid North Coast representative side in the Country Championships earlier in the year.
