2017 New Zealand U20s
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New Zealand team for the Final.
Tiaan Falcon ruled out with concussion suffered in the semi-final, so Stephen Perofeta has been rushed over.
The team is:
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Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Auckland
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Asafo Aumua, Wellington
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Pouri Rakete-Stones, Hawke’s Bay
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Isaia Walker-Leawere, Wellington
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Samuel Slade, Auckland
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Luke Jacobson (C), Waikato
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Dalton Papali'i, Auckland
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Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, Hawke’s Bay
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Ereatara Enari (VC), Canterbury
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Stephen Perofeta, Taranaki
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Caleb Clarke, Auckland
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Orbyn Leger, Counties Manukau
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Braydon Ennor, Canterbury
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Tima Fainga'anuku, Ta$man
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Will Jordan, Ta$man
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JP Sauni, Auckland
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Harrison Allan, Canterbury
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Alex Fidow, Wellington
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Sam Caird, Waikato
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Tom Christie, Canterbury
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Kemara Hauiti-Parapara, Wellington
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Tamati Tua, Northland
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Josh McKay, Canterbury
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I thought they were very thin for 10 cover.
Probably the worse injury for the squad to cope with.
Perofeta will be a bit jet lagged. Wonder when he got called over? Can only be days.
Other than this, the squad have been very fortunate with injuries. Almost unchanged 15s over the 4, now 5, games.
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@Rapido Perofeta arrived on Friday. They must have brought him over straight away after the semi. I think they lost two other players, including promising prop Tim Farrell. Fortunately for Farrell, he's young enough to be eligible again next year.
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Samoa has been relegated to the World Rugby U20 Trophy in 2018 after a 42-53 loss to Argentina. Not a quality game, despite all the tries. Samoa was promoted to the main tournament only last year. Obviously, the step up is difficult. Losi Filipo being suspended for 3 matches due to a dangerous tackle in Samoa's first match didn't help; he was one of their best players during the Oceania Tournament. Who will replace Samoa in the Championship will be decided in this year's U20 Trophy (to be played in August-September this year).
By the way, the French player (Kolingar) who head butted one of our NZ players during the semi has been suspended for 5 weeks (for a "strike with the head"). That means he'll miss France's 3rd place play-off and the first four games with Racing Club in France at the start of the 2017-18 season.
Another Frenchman, Arrate, has been suspended for 2 weeks for "making contact with eye area" of Aumua. He will also miss the 3rd place play-off and his first match with Biarritz Olympique in France.
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@Stargazer said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
Now watching the Aussies take on Scotland for 5th place.
10-10 at the moment. Another loss to Scotland coming up.
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@NTA said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@Stargazer said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
Now watching the Aussies take on Scotland for 5th place.
10-10 at the moment. Another loss to Scotland coming up.
Make that 17-10 to Scotland after 57 minutes.
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@Stargazer said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@NTA said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@Stargazer said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
Now watching the Aussies take on Scotland for 5th place.
10-10 at the moment. Another loss to Scotland coming up.
Make that 17-10 to Scotland after 57 minutes.
17 all
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@Stargazer said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
Great try Scotland; correct decision TMO & ref.
Scotland win 24-17 and finish 5th.
And I think sixth is the highest we've ever finished at U20?
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@NTA said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
@Stargazer said in 2017 New Zealand U20s:
Great try Scotland; correct decision TMO & ref.
Scotland win 24-17 and finish 5th.
And I think sixth is the highest we've ever finished at U20?
No, runners up in 2010, when Australia lost 62-17 to NZ in the Final.
