2024 New Zealand U20s

[Bovidae]

@taniwharugby The Brumbies seem to be the most aggressive in looking for talent in NZ. They also have the largest representation in the Aust U20 squad. I don't know if others have NZ links.

[Canes4life]

On Friday at 1pm at the NZCIS, there is a match between the New Zealand U20s squad and the Hurricanes Hunters (Development) team.

[Bovidae]

[mikey07]

A little bit off topic but the squad was in force at the dawn service here in Lower Hutt. I thought that was very classy.

[Bovidae]

The U20s, Black Ferns, as well as the Hurricanes and Phoenix have all been at NZCIS.

[SouthernMann]

@mikey07 said in 2024 New Zealand U20s:

A little bit off topic but the squad was in force at the dawn service here in Lower Hutt. I thought that was very classy.

Good to hear them getting out and about in our community

[Canes4life]

@Bovidae said in 2024 New Zealand U20s:

The U20s, Black Ferns, as well as the Hurricanes and Phoenix have all been at NZCIS.

I’d say the ABs will be there when they have a test in Welly. The facilities are outstanding and are reason why the Canes are so fit this year.

[Bovidae]

There is no official stream or TV coverage of the game against the Hurricanes Hunters.

[Bovidae]

The Hurricanes won 45-26. No U20 team list has been published.

[Canes4life]

@Bovidae not bad by the Under 20s, I thought it would have been more of a flogging than that.

[Bovidae]

A reminder that the first games are on Thu.

The Rugby Championship Under 20 match schedule

Thursday 2 May, Sunshine Coast Stadium
New Zealand v South Africa, 7pm NZT
Australia v Argentina, 9pm NZT

Tuesday 7 May, Sunshine Coast Stadium
New Zealand v Argentina, 7pm NZT
Australia v South Africa, 9pm NZT

Sunday 12 May, Sunshine Coast Stadium
South Africa v Argentina, 3.30pm NZT
Australia v New Zealand, 5.30pm NZT

Watch all games LIVE on Sky Sport NZ.

The history of the New Zealand Under 20s

Ahead of the historic Under 20 Rugby Championship kicking off this week between under 20 sides from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and Argentina, find out about the history of our premier national age grade team.

[SBW1]

The Aussie Under 20s were at my gym on the Sunshine Coast yesterday. Wouldn't at all be surprised if a big percentage of them were actually eligible to play for New Zealand in the future. Tyrel Lomax was an Aussie Under 20s or Juniour Wallabie at one stage.

[Crazy Horse]

@SBW1 said in 2024 New Zealand U20s:

The Aussie Under 20s were at my gym on the Sunshine Coast yesterday. Wouldn't at all be surprised if a big percentage of them were actually eligible to play for New Zealand in the future. Tyrel Lomax was an Aussie Under 20s or Juniour Wallabie at one stage.

So to use an Aussie phrase, more than a few of them were 'kiwi' looking?

[SBW1]

Which would indicate there would be a good few Pakehas in there as well.

[Bovidae]

As I suggested previously, Vernon Bason is the captain.

[Daffy Jaffy]

[Bovidae]

Club night.

[Canes4life]

@Bovidae looks like a few players missed the memo.

[Bovidae]

Yes. Even some of the coaches are wearing their club jerseys.

[Bovidae]

This is a really cool photo, and shows how wet it was for the NZ-SA game.