CATHERINE McAuley teacher and rugby union guru Mark Sheridan calls it a spectacular rise.

He’d know too.

Aden Fraser, however, well he’s still not sure they’re talking about him or not.

The 12-year-old student has been picked in the NSW Primary School Sports Association rugby union side after blitzing the trials while representing Polding - a remarkable feat for any primary school-aged kid.

But here’s the spectacular part: Fraser’s just three months into his rugby union playing days.

So, you can imagine his reaction when he booked his place in the NSW side to contest the School Sport Australia 12 years and under rugby union championship in Newcastle in October.

“I didn’t think I was going to be selected,” Fraser said.

“They were calling the team out, and they said ‘Polding number four’. 

“I had to check to make sure it was me.”

Sheridan, though, was fully aware of Fraser’s ability - who represented Polding alongside his identical twin brother, Noa.

“Both boys possess a lot of natural talent,” Sheridan added, moving from Bathurst Diocese representatives to Polding guns in the blink of an eye, before Aden then earned NSW honours.

“And they’ve been very quick to learn the skills of rugby union, hence their spectacular rise I guess.

“They seem to have the right attitude and they’re very enthusiastic about what they do.”

A loose forward, Fraser was anticipating the level of competition to skyrocket when he donned NSW colours. 

“There were plenty of good players at Polding and then again the players were good after that. It’s going to be tough,” he added.

Fraser says he is enjoyed the transition from rugby league to rugby union, and believes the 15-a-side code has the edge over league.

“I made the change because I think rugby is a bit faster than league,” he said.

“I’ll still play both, but I prefer rugby.”