New Zealand team named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship game against Italy

New Zealand team named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship game against Italy

The New Zealand Men’s Under 20 team has been named for their opening match of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, where they will face host nation Italy in Calvisano.  

This clash marks the beginning of New Zealand’s campaign to claim the world title for the first time since 2017.  

The powerful loose forward trio of Finn McLeod, Caleb Woodley, and Mosese Bason remains together following their performances in the recent U20 Rugby Championship tournament held in South Africa. 

A refreshed backline sees Stanley Solomon shift from fullback to wing, where he will join forces with sevens standout Frank Vaenuku, adding pace and flair to the outside channels. 

New Zealand team v Italy:

Starting:

  1. Sika Pole  

  2. Manumaua Letiu (c)  

  3. Logan Wallace  

  4. Xavier Treacy  

  5. Jayden Sa  

  6. Finn McLeod  

  7. Caleb Woodley  

  8. Mosese Bason (vc)  

  9. Dylan Pledger (vc)  

  10. Will Cole  

  11. Stanley Solomon  

  12. Jack Wiseman  

  13. Cooper Roberts  

  14. Frank Vaenuku  

  15. Rico Simpson  

Impact:

  1. Shaun Kempton  

  2. Dane Johnston  

  3. Robson Faleafā  

  4. Randall Baker  

  5. Micah Fale  

  6. Jai Tamati  

  7. Tayne Harvey  

  8. Harlyn Saunoa  
     

 

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