2022 New Zealand U20s

[Bovidae]

@Stargazer As I said I am more surprised that Lasaqa isn't there as a no.7. He played for BOP last year so already has NPC experience.

I expect that the likes of Kemara, Flanders, Asi and Faleafaga will be in the 2023 team.

[Bovidae]

Do we know if the team is playing a warmup game in NZ before they play Fiji on 1 July? If they are, it would have to be this week.

[Stargazer]

@Bovidae This is what the media release (team naming) says:

The squad will assemble for a week before departing for Australia, they will play a warm up match against Argentina, before taking part in the Oceania Rugby Under 20 Championship.

It doesn't say when and where, but obviously, it will be in Australia. If they assemble only a week before leaving for Oz, there isn't much time for a game in NZ.

[Bovidae]

I thought they may have assembled earlier (or today) and looked to play a game here later this week.

[SBW1]

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[Bovidae]

@Stargazer The squad is currently in the Hawke's Bay.

https://www.allblacks.com/news/new-zealand-under-20s-preparations-underway-in-hawkes-bay/

[Stargazer]

I haven't been able to find more info, but I saw a post on Facebook saying that the NZU20s beat Argentina U20 40 to 7 in Brisbane today (or yesterday, not sure).

[Stargazer]

[Bovidae]

I note that Cody Nordstrom has his player profile in the 2022 squad, so obviously a late addition. No Essendon Tuitupou listed. IIRC he missed the final Blues game due to injury.

[Stargazer]

https://www.allblacks.com/news/preview-oceania-rugby-under-20-championship-2022/

All games will be broadcast live on Spark Sport in New Zealand.

Friday 1 July - Sunshine Coast Stadium
New Zealand v Fiji, kick off 5pm NZT
Australia v Argentina, kick off 7pm

Tuesday 5 July - Sunshine Coast Stadium
New Zealand v Argentina, kick off 2pm NZT
Australia v Fiji, kick off 4pm

Sunday 10 July - Sunshine Coast Stadium
Fiji v Argentina, kick off 2pm
New Zealand v Australia, kick off 4pm

[Chris]

All games also on Stan for everyone in Aussie.

[Machpants]

@Stargazer said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:

https://www.allblacks.com/news/preview-oceania-rugby-under-20-championship-2022/

All games will be broadcast live on Spark Sport in New Zealand.

Friday 1 July - Sunshine Coast Stadium
New Zealand v Fiji, kick off 5pm NZT
Australia v Argentina, kick off 7pm

Tuesday 5 July - Sunshine Coast Stadium
New Zealand v Argentina, kick off 2pm NZT
Australia v Fiji, kick off 4pm

Sunday 10 July - Sunshine Coast Stadium
Fiji v Argentina, kick off 2pm
New Zealand v Australia, kick off 4pm

FFS Spark. NZR are fluffybunnies

[Stargazer]

@Machpants It's not up to NZR. It's an Oceania Rugby tournament, so they've made the deal with Spark. This was a response from one of the NZR accounts on FB to a comment similar to yours.

[Machpants]

@Stargazer said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:

@Machpants It's not up to NZR. It's an Oceania Rugby tournament, so they've made the deal with Spark. This was a response from one of the NZR accounts on FB to a comment similar to yours.

No excuse they need to get NZ televised rugby under one sub.

[Stargazer]

The Argentinians are the biggest unknowns in this tournament in terms of strength and skill level.

They're dominating the scrum. Australia have conceded a few penalties already close to their try line.

[Stargazer]

And now it is a penalty try to the Pumitas.

[Stargazer]

HT: Australia U20 14 - 14 Argentina U20

Have only watched with half an eye, but the teams are as equally matched as the score suggests. I expected Australia to dominate more, so it's a bit of a surprise to me.

Key takeaway from that first half: don't underestimate the young Argies.

[Stargazer]

Wow, didn't see that coming.

FT: Australia U20 21 - 24 Argentina U20

[Stargazer]

I hope our scrum will be good enough against the Argies. They dominated the Aussies in that area all game.