Will Ross News
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Will Ross Stats
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Will Ross Stats
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Will Ross Performance Analysis
World Rugby U20 Championship 2026
Will Ross featured in 4 matches during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, representing Australia U20 on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 2 wins and 2 losses.
Australia U20 won the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, finishing with 2 wins from 3 matches.
Will Ross played 192 minutes across the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026. In attack he made 37m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 18 tackles at a rate of 4.5 per game.
In the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026, Will Ross completed 9 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 27 touches.