2022 New Zealand U20s

[Bovidae]

I thought they may have assembled earlier (or today) and looked to play a game here later this week.

[SBW1]

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[Bovidae]

@Stargazer The squad is currently in the Hawke's Bay.

https://www.allblacks.com/news/new-zealand-under-20s-preparations-underway-in-hawkes-bay/

[Stargazer]

I haven't been able to find more info, but I saw a post on Facebook saying that the NZU20s beat Argentina U20 40 to 7 in Brisbane today (or yesterday, not sure).

[Stargazer]

[Bovidae]

I note that Cody Nordstrom has his player profile in the 2022 squad, so obviously a late addition. No Essendon Tuitupou listed. IIRC he missed the final Blues game due to injury.

[Stargazer]

https://www.allblacks.com/news/preview-oceania-rugby-under-20-championship-2022/

All games will be broadcast live on Spark Sport in New Zealand.

Friday 1 July - Sunshine Coast Stadium
New Zealand v Fiji, kick off 5pm NZT
Australia v Argentina, kick off 7pm

Tuesday 5 July - Sunshine Coast Stadium
New Zealand v Argentina, kick off 2pm NZT
Australia v Fiji, kick off 4pm

Sunday 10 July - Sunshine Coast Stadium
Fiji v Argentina, kick off 2pm
New Zealand v Australia, kick off 4pm

[Chris]

All games also on Stan for everyone in Aussie.

[Machpants]

@Stargazer said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:

https://www.allblacks.com/news/preview-oceania-rugby-under-20-championship-2022/

All games will be broadcast live on Spark Sport in New Zealand.

Friday 1 July - Sunshine Coast Stadium
New Zealand v Fiji, kick off 5pm NZT
Australia v Argentina, kick off 7pm

Tuesday 5 July - Sunshine Coast Stadium
New Zealand v Argentina, kick off 2pm NZT
Australia v Fiji, kick off 4pm

Sunday 10 July - Sunshine Coast Stadium
Fiji v Argentina, kick off 2pm
New Zealand v Australia, kick off 4pm

FFS Spark. NZR are fluffybunnies

[Stargazer]

@Machpants It's not up to NZR. It's an Oceania Rugby tournament, so they've made the deal with Spark. This was a response from one of the NZR accounts on FB to a comment similar to yours.

[Machpants]

@Stargazer said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:

@Machpants It's not up to NZR. It's an Oceania Rugby tournament, so they've made the deal with Spark. This was a response from one of the NZR accounts on FB to a comment similar to yours.

No excuse they need to get NZ televised rugby under one sub.

[Stargazer]

The Argentinians are the biggest unknowns in this tournament in terms of strength and skill level.

They're dominating the scrum. Australia have conceded a few penalties already close to their try line.

[Stargazer]

And now it is a penalty try to the Pumitas.

[Stargazer]

HT: Australia U20 14 - 14 Argentina U20

Have only watched with half an eye, but the teams are as equally matched as the score suggests. I expected Australia to dominate more, so it's a bit of a surprise to me.

Key takeaway from that first half: don't underestimate the young Argies.

[Stargazer]

Wow, didn't see that coming.

FT: Australia U20 21 - 24 Argentina U20

[Stargazer]

I hope our scrum will be good enough against the Argies. They dominated the Aussies in that area all game.