2021 New Zealand U20s

[Bovidae]

So Noah Hotham has followed his big brother to Otago. I hope he returns to Waikato. Ned Pene was his 1st XV team mate and son of Arran.

[Stargazer]

Aleki Saili is the brother of Black Ferns/Black Ferns 7s Alena Saili.

[Yeetyaah]

@bovidae is Legin is older brother? Can't blame Noah for wanting to go to University of Otago, based on personal experience, University of Waikato is terrible. Am a bit sad that he may be lost from Waikato tho.

[Bovidae]

@yeetyaah Yes. Studying dentistry and playing some club rugby down there.

[Stargazer]

I understand that there was a game between the Crusaders U20 and Highlanders U20 in Temuka, yesterday.

I've no idea of the result and scorers, also haven't seen the Highlanders U20 line-up, but according to Facebook (it may have been the Legend of Marty Banks' page, where I saw it) this was the Crusaders U20 team that played:

[chchfanatic]

24-22 crusaders

[Chris]

@stargazer said in 2021 New Zealand U20s:

I understand that there was a game between the Crusaders U20 and Highlanders U20 in Temuka, yesterday.

I've no idea of the result and scorers, also haven't seen the Highlanders U20 line-up, but according to Facebook (it may have been the Legend of Marty Banks' page, where I saw it) this was the Crusaders U20 team that played:

Some interesting Recruits in there from outside the Region

Daniel Johnson lock from St Paul’s Collegiate School Hamilton

Jone Rova. Wing NPBH. NZ Secondary Schools Barbarians

Matthues Pio Wing St Pauls Collegiate school Hamilton

Five players didn't play in this game should be in the squad all were picked in the NZ Schools side
Isi Saumaki. Centre
Jamie Hannah. Lock
George Methven. No.8
Joe Parry. HB
James Mullan. Front row

[Bovidae]

@chris St Paul's Collegiate in Hamilton?

The Crusaders/Canterbury seem to recruit directly from that school (e.g., Burke, Donaldson).

[Chris]

@bovidae said in 2021 New Zealand U20s:

@chris St Paul's Collegiate in Hamilton?

The Crusaders/Canterbury seem to recruit directly from that school (e.g., Burke, Donaldson).

Yes Sorry Hamilton

[chchfanatic]

@bovidae I actually think it’s to do with Lincoln university. I spent some time there and there are lots of other kids from St. Paul’s as well. Must be a farmer thing.

[chchfanatic]

@chris saumaki , Hannah , Mullen and viliami Napa’a are the ones that didn’t play.

[Chris]

[link text](link url)https://www.crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/crusaders-under-20-squad-named-for-2021-super-rugby-aotearoa-under-20-tournament/

Crusaders u/20 squad named another couple of recruits in there fromSacred heart LF Corey Kellow and wing Brian Lealiifano

[Bovidae]

@chris George Bell was from Otago (John McGlashan College).

[Chris]

@bovidae said in 2021 New Zealand U20s:

@chris George Bell was from Otago (John McGlashan College).

Cheers another recruit the majority of these players are in the Crusaders Academy

[Stargazer]

For some reason, I can't see the picture with the names in that media release. In case others can't either, here's the picture from twitter:

[Canes4life]

Updated Canes squad with Ruben Love included, also Canes have stuck with short locks because I don’t even think Lochore is a lock. Is Fabish injured?

[Bovidae]

@canes4life Howden can play at lock.

The Chiefs still need to finalise their squad. Josh Lord could play for them, as he only turned 20 in January.

The New Zealand Barbarians Club Under 20 will likely include leftovers from the other 5 teams.

[Canes4life]

@bovidae is he tall by normal standards or Canes tall? Or should I say is he Ardie tall or Blackwell tall?

@Stargazer what happened to Jacob Ward and Fabish, are they injured, I thought they would of had the inside running for those locking positions?

[Bovidae]

@canes4life said in 2021 New Zealand U20s:

@bovidae is he tall by normal standards or Canes tall? Or should I say is he Ardie tall or Blackwell tall?

Google tells me 1.94 m so more a 6 who play can lock. Perfect for the Canes.

[Canes4life]

@bovidae that’s it then, sign him up.