New Zealand U20s confirm team to face Georgia

The New Zealand Under 20s have named their side to take on Georgia this Saturday morning (NZT), kicking off a major day of rugby that will see five New Zealand teams in action.

The starting line-up features 11 changes to the team that defeated Italy in Round 1 of the tournament.

Super Rugby U20 Player of the Tournament Eli Oudenryn earns his first start at hooker, while Oli Mathis comes in at blindside flanker after making his international sevens debut late last year.

Rico Simpson shifts from fullback to first five-eighth, with U20 Rugby Championship hat-trick hero Harlyn Saunoa named to start on the left wing.

Team list:
1. Sika Pole
2. Eli Oudenryn
3. Robson Faleafā
4. Xavier Treacy
5. Aisake Vakasiuola
6. Oli Mathis
7. Caleb Woodley
8. Micah Fale (vc)
9. Dylan Pledger (c)
10. Rico Simpson
11. Harlyn Saunoa
12. Tayne Harvey
13. James Cameron
14. Maloni Kunawave
15. Stanley Solomon (vc)

16. Manumaua Letiu
17. Israel Time
18. Dane Johnston
19. Finn McLeod
20. Mosese Bason
21. Ollie Burra
22. Will Cole
23. Jack Wiseman