2023 World Rugby U20 Championship
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France, in the same pool as NZ, has also named its squad:
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@Stargazer Another Tuilagi - they get bigger with each generation -
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@Daffy-Jaffy A massive lad! Almost as big as Tamaiti Williams.
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Fijian U20 squad
The squad consists mostly of High-Performance players who have been in the system and played for the Fijian Drua-20s.
Eight overseas-based players have also made their cut into the traveling squad. Crusaders Under-20 Loosehead Prop, Mosese McGoon and Perth’s Sitiveni Tamani will guide the front row, Judah Saumaisue of Melbourne is in the locks, Waisea Tudulu has been named on the flanks,
In the backs, Hamilton-based Sakiusa Kama is one of the halfbacks, and Hurricanes duo, Isaiah Ravula and Epeli Waqaicece and Frank Ralogaivau will feature in the midfield.
The inclusion of halfback Philip Baselala and flanker Motikiai Murray who are currently part of the Fijian Drua extended squad for the Super Rugby Pacific are expected to play a vital role in the championship.
Motikai Murray has been named the captain of the side.
Fijian Under-20 squad named for World Rugby Championship
Fiji Under-20 Head Coach Ifereimi Rawaqa has named an exciting 30-member squad for the World Rugby Championship to be held in South Africa later this month. Rawaqa said it has not been an easy selection for him and the coaches. "We would like to thank all the players who have been with us from the b
I didn't quite understand why Epeli Waqaicece wasn't named in the NZ U20 WTG earlier in the year. He's an absolute weapon and was prolific try scorer for NZ U19, last year. I hope it's because he prefers to play for Fiji at U20 level and not because he was overlooked. It will be interesting whether he, and Richie Mo'unga's nephew Isaiah Ravula-Armstrong, will play NPC for Manawatū, this year or next.Halfback Baselala has already played for the Drua.
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U20 Championship: The six players tackling the Six Nations
Teams from outside the Six Nations have seven victories against five. In 2023, who will help the Southern Hemisphere retain their advantage?
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@akan004 Usually, not too long before a tournament starts, World Rugby adds a "Where to watch" page to the tournament page on their website. In previous years, if there was no broadcaster in a country, people in that country were able to watch the games on the World Rugby website.
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JUNIOR SPRINGBOK SQUAD:
Props: Corne Lavagna (Vodacom Bulls), Dian Heunis (Cell C Sharks), Mawande Mdanda (Vodacom Bulls), Phatu Ganyane (Cell C Sharks), Zachary Porthen (DHL Western Province).
Hookers: Juann Else (Vodacom Bulls), SJ Kotze (Lions).
Locks: Coetzee le Roux (Cell C Sharks), Tiaan Wessels (Lions), JF van Heerden (Vodacom Bulls).
Loose forwards: Abulele Ndabambi (Vodacom Bulls), Corne Beets (Vodacom Bulls), Gcinokuhle Mdletshe (Vodacom Bulls), Ghudian van Reenen (Vodacom Bulls), Jannes Potgieter (Cell C Sharks) Paul de Villiers (captain, DHL Western Province).
Scrumhalves: Imad Khan (DHL Western Province), Neil le Roux (Vodacom Bulls).
Flyhalves: Jean Smith (Cell C Sharks), Sam Francis (Lions).
Centres: Damian Markus (DHL Western Province), Ethan Hooker (Cell C Sharks), Jurenzo Julius (Cell C Sharks), Katlego Letebele (vice-captain, Vodacom Bulls), Litelihle Bester (Cell C Sharks).
Outside backs: Masande Mtshali (SA Sevens contracted), Michael Annies (Toyota Cheetahs), Quewin Nortje (Vodacom Bulls), Hakeem Kunene (Cell C Sharks), Regan Izaks (Vodacom Bulls).
WORLD RUGBY U20 CHAMPIONSHIP POOL FIXTURES:
Saturday, 24 June:
19h00: Junior Boks v Georgia (Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch)
Thursday, 29 June:
16h00: Junior Boks v Italy (Paarl Gymnasium, Paarl)
Tuesday, 4 July:
19h00: Junior Boks v Argentina (Athlone Stadium, Cape Town)
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Athlone Stadium is in the Cape flats. WP played some of their CC matches there. Paarl Gimnasium main Stand is named after Jan Bull Pickhardt, late Springbok and legend Gimmie. Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch is Maties (University of Stellenbosch) home ground.
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Wales are ready for us -
Wales find a fearless young leader who expects to beat New Zealand and stun the critics | Wales Online
Ryan Woodman is only 19 years old but speaks with the authority of a real leader
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On the gear obviously
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World Rugby to further explore the Television Match Official Bunker concept | World Rugby
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While continuing to consult with stakeholders on this topic, World Rugby can confirm that it will operate a TMO Bunker trial at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2023, hosted in South Africa in June to enable further evaluation. The trial will be based on the following principles:
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Clear and obvious red cards for foul play involving contact with the head will receive a red card resulting in the player being permanently being removed from the game and unable to be replaced
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For any incident where a red card is not obvious, a yellow card will be issued and dedicated foul play reviewers in a central bunker review the incident using all available technology and footage
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Once 10 minutes has elapsed, the yellow card is either upheld and the player returns to the action or it is upgraded and the player permanently leaves the field, unable to be replaced
Consideration will be given to furthering the trial in the test arena ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France if the trial is deemed successful and further adoption is supported by the elite rugby stakeholders, including importantly match officials, players, unions and competitions.
For clarity, orange cards and 20 minute red cards will not feature at the World Rugby U20 Championship.
Rugby’s smart ball set to support match officiating at the World Rugby U20 Championship | World Rugby
World Rugby is collaborating with Sportable and Gilbert to undertake the world’s first trial of smart ball technology in a live match officiating capacity at the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa in June.
How the technology will work
The smart ball is tracked in 3D and real-time with beacons positioned around the pitch to determine the exact position of the ball up to 20 times per second and provide immediate feedback on every kick, pass and throw.
At the World Rugby U20 Championship, the smart balls will assist match officials with the following use cases where visual assessment alone can be challenging and time-consuming:
Throw forward
Assist with decision making on forward passes by measuring the relative velocity of the ball relative to the player as it leaves their hands, so indicating whether the ball has been ‘thrown forward’ in the act of passing.
Made touch location
With an accurate location for where the ball makes touch, the Gilbert smart ball ensures the lineout is taken from the position the ball exited the pitch.
Touched in flight
Informing decision-making around whether a ball was touched in flight (e.g. partial charge down) by recognising changes in spin and trajectory caused by a touch of the ball.
Ball over try-line
Live location of the ball will determine whether the ball has reached the try-line.
Lineout throws
Provide instantaneous feedback indicating whether a lineout throw is not straight by measuring the angle of the throw from release to being touched by a player.
A direct feed will be made available to the Television Match Official, who will be able to use the information to provide feedback to the referee.
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@Machpants you'd hope there is an allowance for margin of error, cos how many lineout throws are not actually straight? I've always felt if the other team doesnt contest, then not straight doesnt matter.
The 2 best parts is on forward passes and crossing the touchline, but even then, particularly on the former there are going to be some marginal ones surely? Best hope they dont apply it to scrum feeds too, cos those are always tough to adjudicate on....
But yeah, agree, will likely slow the game down further, may as well remove the ref from the field of play completely, just have them on the sideline watching and calling from there
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https://www.ffr.fr/actualites/france-moins-20-ans/le-groupe-pour-le-championnat-du-monde
Junior Wallabies flyhalf Tom Lynagh ruled out of U20 World Championships
