2017 New Zealand U20s
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Luke Jacobson picks up the ball at the back of the scrum and dives over for the first try. Tiaan Falcon converts the try: 7-3 NZ
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Penalty goal Tiaan Falcon: 10-3 NZ
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Damn, Falcon is good; delivering some great passes there. Enari, too.
Try Walker-Leawere. Falcon converts again: 17-3 NZ
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Great try scored by Will Jordan after slicing through the Aussie defence like a knife through butter. Falcon with another perfect conversion: 24-6.
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This team looks well coached. It can't be Philpott. Who are the assistant coaches?
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It's going fast now, with Tamati Tua scoring in the corner. Falcon has a rare miss.
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@Stockcar86 said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
This team looks well coached. It can't be Philpott. Who are the assistant coaches?
Willie Rickards (Taranaki assistant coach) and Cory Brown (Otago head coach)
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Half time: 29 - 6 NZ
I like how this team is going. Not too many errors, good decision making, some strong boys in that forward pack, outside backs being pests for the opposition (esp. 14 and 15), good kicking and leadership from the 10, a quick 9.
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Another try to NZ. Ref initially called a NZ knock-on but ass ref said it wasn't. No camera angle from that side, so there's no way of knowing what happened. Couldn't see it.
Falcon converts: 36- 6 NZ.
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Falcon can tackle like his dad...
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@Stockcar86 What do you reckon. If Otere Black leaves the Canes, a contract for Falcon?
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Rakete-Stones looks like a young Clint Newlands
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@NTA said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@cgrant won't matter. NZ to win by at least 50. Aussies will be lucky to score a try.
Still good for this one NTA!
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Several subs, including Clarke for Faingaanuku. 53rd minute.
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That was a shocker of a throw from the Aussie hooker.
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Great try Jacobson. Aussies missing tackle after tackle. Weak.
Excellent conversion again from Falcon: 43-6 NZ -
Umaga-Jensen sent to the bin. Not sure for what. High tackle?
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@Stargazer said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
That was a shocker of a throw from the Aussie hooker.
Just have that one on cut n paste for each lineout.
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This is barely opposed training for the NZ guys.
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@NTA said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@NTA said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@cgrant won't matter. NZ to win by at least 50. Aussies will be lucky to score a try.
Still good for this one NTA!
10 minutes to go. Don't be fucking it up now Kiwis!
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I'm still worried about set pieces against the big northern hemisphere sides.
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@Stockcar86 Was thinking the same thing. They haven't been tested enough; at least, not by a good, strong team.
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Full time: NZ 43 - 6 Aus
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NZ scored 6 tries to Aussie nil. Falcon was good for 13 points tonight.
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@NTA said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@cgrant won't matter. NZ to win by at least 50. Aussies will be lucky to score a try.
^ This bloke
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@Stockcar86 said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
Rakete-Stones looks like a young Clint Newlands
Hopefully young Neemia Tialata keeps his wits about him at lineout time then.
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The NZU20 squad for the World Rugby Under 20 Championship in Georgia has been named.
This is the squad:
FORWARDS
Asafo Aumua - Wellington
Sam Caird - Waikato
Adrian Choat - Auckland
Tom Christie - Canterbury
Ryan Coxon - Waikato
Tim Farrell - Hawke’s Bay
Alex Fidow - Wellington
Luke Jacobson (C) - Waikato
Ezekiel Lindenmuth - Auckland
Marino Mikaele-Tuu - Hawke’s Bay
Dalton Papalii - Auckland
Jacob Pierce - Auckland
John (JP) Sauni - Auckland
Samuel Slade - Auckland
Pouri Rakete-Stones - Hawke’s Bay
Isaia Walker-Leawere - WellingtonBACKS
Caleb Clarke - Auckland
Ereatara Enari (VC) - Canterbury
Braydon Ennor - Canterbury
Tima Faingaanuku - Ta$man
Tiaan Falcon - Hawke’s Bay
Will Jordan - Ta$man
Kemara Hauiti-Parapara - Wellington
Orbyn Leger - Counties Manukau
Josh McKay - Canterbury
Jona Nareki - Otago
Tamati Tua - Northland
Thomas Umaga-Jensen - Wellington
Players unavailable for selection:
Jordie Barrett - Taranaki
Stephen Perofeta - Taranaki
Peter Umaga-Jensen - Wellington(will add the link to the official media release later)
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I've written down the same list by playing position:
Forwards:
Hookers:
Asafo Aumua - Wellington
John (JP) Sauni - AucklandLH prop:
Tim Farrell - Hawke’s Bay
Ezekiel Lindenmuth - AucklandTH prop:
Ryan Coxon - Waikato
Alex Fidow - Wellington
Pouri Rakete-Stones - Hawke’s BayLocks:
Sam Caird - Waikato
Jacob Pierce - Auckland
Samuel Slade - Auckland
Isaia Walker-Leawere - WellingtonLoose forwards:
Adrian Choat - Auckland
Tom Christie - Canterbury
Luke Jacobson (C) - Waikato
Marino Mikaele-Tuu - Hawke’s Bay (No. 8 )
Dalton Papalii - AucklandBacks
Halfbacks:
Ereatara Enari (VC) - Canterbury
Kemara Hauiti-Parapara - WellingtonFirst-five eight:
Tiaan Falcon - Hawke’s BayMidfielders:
Braydon Ennor - Canterbury
Orbyn Leger - Counties Manukau (to cover 10?)
Tamati Tua - Northland
Thomas Umaga-Jensen - WellingtonOutside backs:
Caleb Clarke - Auckland
Tima Faingaanuku - Ta$man
Will Jordan - Ta$man
Josh McKay - Canterbury
Jona Nareki - OtagoAre there more players covering 10? I assume one of those TH props can cover LH?
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McKay is a 10/15.
No Price? He was getting good reviews on the thread, I didnt see any of his minutes.
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@Rapido I'm surprised about Price not being named, too. He suffered an ankle injury in the game v Samoa but is not listed as unavailable (due to injury). Enari was always going to be named, so it was between Price and Hauiti-Parapara for that second halfback spot.
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@Stargazer Rakete Stones was a loose head prop last year I thought, so can now cover both sides I guess
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Yes, he played on the TH side against Australia U20.
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Perofeta is not joining the NZ U20s but will instead stay with the Blues. I think and hope that means he is in line for some Blues gametime.
Falcon really looks the goods so NZ U20s will be well served at 10.
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@Stargazer said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@Rapido I'm surprised about Price not being named, too. He suffered an ankle injury in the game v Samoa but is not listed as unavailable (due to injury). Enari was always going to be named, so it was between Price and Hauiti-Parapara for that second halfback spot.
Hauiti-Parapara was everywhere against Australia. But his passing is a concern while Carlos Price's pass was a joy to watch. It's a bit like Perenara vs A. Smith ...
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NZ Under 20 squad to face Scotland:
1 Ezekiel Lindenmuth (Auckland)
2 Asafo Aumua (Wellington)
3 Ryan Coxon (Waikato)
4 Isaia Walker-Leawere (Wellington)
5 Samuel Slade (Auckland)
6 Dalton Papalii (Auckland)
7 Tom Christie (Canterbury)
8 Luke Jacobson – Captain (Waikato)
9 Ereatara Enari – Vice Captain (Canterbury)
10 Tiaan Falcon (Hawke's Bay)
11 Tima Faingaanuku ( Ta$man)
12 Orbyn Leger (Counties Manukau)
13 Braydon Ennor (Canterbury)
14 Josh McKay (Canterbury)
15 Will Jordan ( Ta$man)Reserves:
16 John (JP) Sauni (Auckland)
17 Tim Farrell (Hawke's Bay)
18 Alex Fidow (Wellington)
19 Sam Caird (Waikato)
20 Marino Mikaele -Tuu (Hawke's Bay)
21 Kemara Hauiti-Parapara (Wellington)
22 Thomas Umaga Jensen (Wellington)
23 Caleb Clarke (Auckland)http://www.allblacks.com/News/30851/nz-under-20s-named-to-face-scotland
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Surprised at McKay at 14 again. I really thought he just played there in the Oceania tournament simply to get game time. Thought of him as a 10/15 rather than a wing/15. Not that I've actually seen him play yet ......
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Forwards from the North Island, backs from the South Island (mainly).
That seems very wrong!
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Really looking forward to watching the NZU20s play. I've been following a few of these players for a few years and it's great to see them progress. Some of these lads will be All Blacks in a few years!