SR U20s 2025

[Duluth]

Blues get the first try of the SF v Crusaders. A couple of good long passes

[Duluth]

Not much sting in the defence, just like the first game. Crusaders get over with a couple of simple pick and goes

[Duluth]

Blues TH scores after a long build up

14-5 after 15mins

Defence not great from either side

[Duluth]

More soft defence. Crusaders in again. Their hooker has been prominent

[Steven Harris]

Eli Oudenryn is some player ,Manawatu’ s loss is Tasmans gain

[Duluth]

Nice try by the Crusader right on HT. Good offload by the fullback

24-22 Crusaders at HT

[Duluth]

A few penalties and errors mean a glut of possession for the Crusaders. Out to a 9 point lead now

[Duluth]

Great long range try by the Blues. Good support play by the sub TH

2 points in it

[Duluth]

A couple of times the ref has forgotten about telling people in front of a short box kick to retreat. There was a crack down 2 years ago and it’s been forgotten in SR too

[Duluth]

Blues discipline has been poor

[Duluth]

Blues attack has been good though. Suddenly get two tries after conceding a YC

45-43 crusaders 9mins left

[Duluth]

Good defence in the last few minutes though. Rewarded with a turnover

[Duluth]

Crusaders hold on.

Blues line out errors costly in the last 5mins

[Left Right Out 0]

Clutch by the Crusaders last night. When they needed to they kept it close and tight. Both team defences were a mess, much like the first semi final.

The final most wanted will happen Saturday. Chiefs too strong for the Canes. Forward pack were immense and tiatia was all over his opposite. Chiefs gave no room to the canes dangerous outside backs. Some silly play (yellow card jacob kennedy) and poor handling (tight 5 and halfback) let the game get away.

Chiefs vs Crusaders will be epic. Odenryn has been huge for the Saders and Inch will need to play his best vs Tiatia. Big forward packs on both teams.

[Bovidae]

@Steven-Harris said in SR U20s 2025:

Eli Oudenryn is some player ,Manawatu’ s loss is Tasmans gain

A continuation of the production line of Manawatū hookers in age-group rugby. Strang, Tuputupu, Bason and now Oudenryn.

The NZ U20 hookers should be Letiu, Oudenryn and Kempton.

[Bovidae]

Pyrenees Boyle-Tiatia is an interesting player. While he is playing at 1st 5, I've seen him in the midfield and at fullback. A handy player to have in a squad.

[Fredsaua12]

@Bovidae said in SR U20s 2025:

@Steven-Harris said in SR U20s 2025:

Eli Oudenryn is some player ,Manawatu’ s loss is Tasmans gain

A continuation of the production line of Manawatū hookers in age-group rugby. Strang, Tuputupu, Bason and now Oudenryn.

The NZ U20 hookers should be Letiu, Oudenryn and Kempton.

There is also Nathaniel Pole from the Blues who isn't at the U20s currently but will likely walk into the squad as he has a few Super Rugby caps. my guess is that Kempton will miss out as he doesn't fit the build of most hookers

[SouthernMann]

@junior12 said in SR U20s 2025:

@Bovidae said in SR U20s 2025:

@Steven-Harris said in SR U20s 2025:

Eli Oudenryn is some player ,Manawatu’ s loss is Tasmans gain

A continuation of the production line of Manawatū hookers in age-group rugby. Strang, Tuputupu, Bason and now Oudenryn.

The NZ U20 hookers should be Letiu, Oudenryn and Kempton.

There is also Nathaniel Pole from the Blues who isn't at the U20s currently but will likely walk into the squad as he has a few Super Rugby caps. my guess is that Kempton will miss out as he doesn't fit the build of most hookers

He's too old isn't he? Turned 20 last year?

As for Kempton. I have an eyepatch, but I haven't seen a hooker with the skills that he has. While he needs to put on some weight to be competitive with the big boys, he is a special player.

[Bovidae]

@junior12 Nathaniel Pole is too old now. Letiu is quite small for a hooker.

[Bovidae]