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When Sid Harvey runs out onto the field tonight at Allianz Stadium for the Waratahs, the young outside back will have the full-throated backing of Narrabri High School.

Harvey graduated from the Waratahs academy to the senior squad late last year and is due on Friday, March 6, to make his first-grade debut against the New Zealand Hurricanes.

From NSW's rural North West to international rugby, it's been a big journey for the Narrabri High School graduate, who finished school in 2023.

The Waratahs said Harvey had a stellar year in 2025, being named joint Junior Men's Player of the Year at the Rugby Australia Awards, debuting for the Australian Men's Sevens and playing strongly for Australia at the World Rugby Under 20 Championship.

Boggabilla Central School Executive Principal Jed Peisley will be watching tonight's match with enormous pride.

"I had the pleasure of being Sid’s NSW Combined High Schools Sports Association 1st XV Rugby Team Manager in 2022 and 2023," Mr Peisley said.

"I describe him as the quintessential country boy who has never forgotten where he has come from.

"In a code largely dominated by private school players, Sid is proof that public education can enable the opportunities required to achieve your dreams."