NZ Under-20s eye more silverware

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Thirty players have been named in the New Zealand Under-20 squad to contest the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy from June 29 to July 19.

Having retained The Rugby Championship U20 trophy played in South Africa in May, the team will be looking to better last year’s third-place finish at this year’s showpiece event.

Unavailable for the Rugby Championship in South Africa, All Blacks Sevens players Oli Mathis and Frank Vaenuku will return to the squad, with Jayden Sa, Aisake Vakasiuola and Logan Wallace also making the 30-player squad after stints on the sidelines due to injury.

The 2025 New Zealand Under 20 squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship is:

Forwards: Shaun Kempton, Manumaua Letiu, Eli Oudenryn, Tamiano Ahloo, Robson Faleafa, Dane Johnston, Sika Pole, Logan Wallace, Jayden Sa, Josh Tengblad, Aisake Vakasiuola, Mosese Bason, Micah Fale, Oli Mathis, Xavier Treacy, Caleb Woodley, Finn McLeod.
Backs: Dylan Pledger, Charlie Sinton, Jai Tamati, Will Cole, Rico Simpson, James Cameron, Tayne Harvey, Cooper Roberts, Jack Wiseman, Maloni Kunawave,
Harlyn Saunoa, Stanley Solomon, Frank Vaenuku.

Non-travelling reserves: Dylan Eti, Harry Irving, Raharuhi Palmer, Aio Keith, Mika Muliaina, Taniela Maisiri, Riley Tofilau, Ollie Burra, David Lewai, Randall Baker, Israel Time

New Zealand Under 20s match schedule

Monday, June 30

New Zealand v Italy – Stadio San Michele, Calvisano

Saturday, July 5

New Zealand v Georgia – Stadia Luigi Zaffanella, Viadana

Thursday, July 10

New Zealand v Ireland – Stadio San Michele, Calvisano

 

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