New Zealand under 20

Canes4life

Will be interesting to watch the halves combination of Nock and Va'a. They really shined for the NZ Schools a few years ago so will be interesting to see if they can fire at this level.

Tim

A bit on Jordan Trainor, and why he hasn't played much recently.
 
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11651421'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11651421</a>
 
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote">Jordan Trainor knows he is lucky to be with the New Zealand Under 20s in England preparing to defend their world title. 
Not due to any question marks about his ability - that is unquestioned - but his fortune comes from the fact he lacerated his liver in what was a potentially horrific injury playing club rugby for Ponsonby in April. 
"The doctors weren't sure how I was going to heal. They said it could be the whole year or 5-6 weeks, so I had to take it as the weeks went by," says the 20-year-old fullback/wing from the Blues and Waikato. 
Lucky indeed that the latter prognosis came good, though he only just started taking contact again this week once the side arrived in England. He was in cotton wool for the Under 20s' final hitout against the Chiefs Development XV on Monday (a 35-24 victory) and will likely only be considered for New Zealand's second game against Ireland next Saturday. 
Trainor knows the selectors have taken a leap of faith after he was forced to miss the Oceania series in Australia last month. 
"I'm very grateful. They've shown a bit of faith in me, so hopefully I can repay that when I get out on the field," he says. He was brought into camp early last month even when he was rehabbing, just to stay in touch with the systems. 
The selectors have shown faith in Trainor because he has already shown bottle and talent on the big stage. 
How many teenage wings make their provincial debut in a Ranfurly Shield challenge and look the part from the outset? 
Trainor did just that on the wing when Waikato pinched the Shield from Hawke's Bay last October. 
That followed some compelling form for the Waikato Juniors in the Jock Hobbs Memorial national Under 19 tournament in Taupo, where his speed and skill helped them to the final. 
Close observers of the Auckland 1A competition will recall a classy fullback for St Peter's College who was the best goalkicker in the grade in 2014, winning him an NZ Schools berth. 
New Zealand Under 20s assistant coach Craig Philpott refers to Trainor as "a special player," but jokingly quips he has completely forgotten about Trainor's Waikato debut on the night his Hawke's Bay side were divested of the Shield. 
Trainor is one of 10 goalkickers, no less, among the backs, but he is potentially the best of the lot off the tee. In general, the squad is riddled with talent. 
"We always back ourselves just to play. New Zealand sides are always expected to do well. The boys are in a good space at the moment," Trainor says. 
Philpott knows some of his charges will make a name for themselves in this tournament. Some already have, with a clutch of Super Rugby players in the mix. 
"There'll be some guys who aren't too well known, but I'm picking by the end of this, people in New Zealand will know who they are."
 
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Canes4life

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Tim" data-cid="585322" data-time="1465202591">
A bit on Jordan Trainor, and why he hasn't played much recently. <a class="bbc_url" href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11651421">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11651421</a></blockquote>
 
Is this the really skinny fella who played for the schools a few years ago at Fullback?? He wasn't bad. I remember him having a superb boot.

Billy Tell

Is this game being televised?
 
It clashes with the English U20 game, which is being shown on Sky UK.

bobily

It is being shown on NZ Sky Sports 1

Stargazer

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Billy Tell" data-cid="585361" data-time="1465246549">
Is this game being televised? 
 
It clashes with the English U20 game, which is being shown on Sky UK.
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Yes, it is televised.
 
World Rugby U20 Championship
Match day 1: Wednesday 8 June 
France v Argentina
SKY Sport 1
2.15am
 
South Africa v Japan
Rugby Channel
2.15am
 
Australia v Scotland
SKY Sport 1
4.30am
 
Wales v Ireland
Rugby Channel
4.30am
 
New Zealand v Georgia
SKY Sport 1
6.45am
 
England v Italy
Rugby Channel
6.45am
 
Match day 2: Sunday 12 June
Australia v Italy
Rugby Channel
12.30am
 
New Zealand v Ireland
SKY Sport 1
12.30am
 
France v Japan
Rugby Channel
2.45am
 
Wales v Georgia
SKY Sport 1
2.45am
 
South Africa v Argentina
Rugby Channel
5.00am
 
England v Scotland
SKY Sport 1
5.00am
 
Match day 3: Thursday 16 June
Argentina v Japan
SKY Sport 1
2.15am
 
Scotland v Italy
Rugby Channel
2.15am
 
New Zealand v Wales
SKY Sport 1
4.30am
 
Ireland v Georgia
Rugby Channel
4.30am
 
England v Argentina
SKY Sport 1
6.45am
 
South Africa v France
Rugby Channel
6.45am
 
ALL play-offs on SKY Sport 1
 
Tuesday June 21 2.15am: 5 v 8 
4.30am: semi-final 1 
6.45am: semi-final 2
 
Sunday June 26
1.25am: 5th place play-off 
3.40am: bronze final 
5.50am: Final

Bovidae

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="bobily" data-cid="585366" data-time="1465248535">
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It is being shown on NZ Sky Sports 1
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There are clashes with games though, as listed above. Sky is showing 3 games live on SS1 tomorrow morning and the other 3 games live on the Rugby Channel at the same time. Those games are shown delayed on SS1.

bobily

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bovidae" data-cid="585369" data-time="1465249784">
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There are clashes with games though, as listed above. Sky is showing 3 games live on SS1 tomorrow morning and the other 3 games live on the Rugby Channel at the same time. Those games are shown delayed on SS1.
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True, I didn't see the second part of the message. The U20 games are often uploaded onto youtube, which isn't ideal, but is better than nothing. There are also various screenings of 30mins of highlights throughout the 24 hours after the match, but I can't see a full match replay.

Stargazer

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="bobily" data-cid="585372" data-time="1465250835">
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True, I didn't see the second part of the message. The U20 games are often uploaded onto youtube, which isn't ideal, but is better than nothing. There are also various screenings of 30mins of highlights throughout the 24 hours after the match, but I can't see a full match replay.
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According to the Sky TV Guide, there are full replays of the games on Sky Sport 1, 2 or Rugby Channel.
 
For example, you can watch a full replay of NZ v Georgia on both Wednesday and Friday, 3-5pm, and on Saturday, 6.30-8.30am. All on the Rugby Channel.

bobily

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Stargazer" data-cid="585403" data-time="1465259782">
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According to the Sky TV Guide, there are full replays of the games on Sky Sport 1, 2 or Rugby Channel.
 
For example, you can watch a full replay of NZ v Georgia on both Wednesday and Friday, 3-5pm, and on Saturday, 6.30-8.30am. All on the Rugby Channel.
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I'm only on Fanpass sadly, so can only watch the SkySport channels. I couldn't see any full replays within 48 hours of the live screening.

Stargazer

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="bobily" data-cid="585473" data-time="1465276157">
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I'm only on Fanpass sadly, so can only watch the SkySport channels. I couldn't see any full replays within 48 hours of the live screening.
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You may want to read the FAQs of Fanpass. You can watch a game later, as long as it's within 24 hours of the starting time (of the programme): the so-called playback function.
 
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://fanpass.appsocial.nz/faq/#q2'>https://fanpass.appsocial.nz/faq/#q2</a>

bobily

Cheers, didn't know about that :good1:

Higgins

The Japs are leading Sth Africa 12 - 07 after 26 minutes believe it or not! The Frogs are up 08 - 06 over the Argies after 28 minutes. It's too late for me so must get some shut eye.

Higgins

Still hanging in there and in the absence of JAF must let you all know it is now a scarcely believable 19 - 07 to the Japs after 37 minutes.

Stockcar86

15 minutes to go in the Scotland Australia game, and Scotland with a 5 point lead - they look capable of holding onto this lead, which would be a shock result

Billy Tell

Scotland U20 have 15 points. And it's not thru multiples of 3. 
Aussie U20 10 points. 
All smugness for the moment but let's see what Georgia U20 bring to the table.

Stockcar86

Final score 15-10 to Scotland, defending for all of the last 15 minutes

Derm McCrum

Ireland beat 6N grand slammers Wales 26-25 - making a great comeback in the second half.

Billy Tell

Nice conversion from Jordie. Time to give the older brother some kicking lessons.

Billy Tell

2 from 2 from Barrett from the touch line. That is wet dream territory for beauden. 
So far so good.

The Silver Fern

New Zealand under 20