Oceania U20 - NZ vs Fiji

[TheMojoman]

74-5 to NZ.

I went to this game live on Friday night. Conditions were poor because the Sunshine Coast is not living up to its name, we’re in the middle of a 10 day torrential rain bout.

NZ we’re really well drilled and organised, pretty much dominated the match as the score suggests. I’m not small - 6’4 & 111KG but the Kiwi kids were huge, especially Holland.

As the score suggests there was class cross the board - Holland, the loosies - Sititi, Lakai & Michaels, Hurley at FB, Vikena & Springer on the wings. Pick for me was Crusaders hooker and captain George Bell. Looks to be a big lump of a hooker, set piece was spot on, high work rate and strong with ball in hand.

Given the Aussies lost in an upset to Argentina it makes Tuesday nights game against the Argies is essentially the final.

[Canes4life]

Anyone seen a team for this game?

[Daffy Jaffy]

@Canes4life NEW ZEALAND U20

1 Monu Moli
2 George Bell
3 Siale Lauaki
4 Cahill Tahlor
5 Fabian Holland
6 Wallace Sititi
7 Hayden Micheals
8 Peter Lakai
9 Noah Hotham
10 Cameron Millar
11 Macca Springer
12 Riley Higgins
13 Jakob Te-Hiwi
14 Nik Vikena
15 Finn Hurley

16 Raymond Tuputupu
17 Mason Tupaea
18 Seb Calder
19 Jamie Hannah
20 Oliver Haig
21 Adam Lennox
22 Lucas Cashmore
23 Jone Rova

[chimoaus]

I'll watch this, any players to keep an eye on for someone who has no idea?

[Stargazer]

@Daffy-Jaffy I don't know where you got that list from, but the squad in the media release is slightly different (also no idea which one is more recent):

1 Monu Moli
2 George Bell – captain
3 Siale Lauaki
4 Josh Beehre
5 Fabian Holland
6 Wallace Sititi
7 Hayden Michaels
8 Peter Lakai
9 Noah Hotham
10 Cam Miller
11 Macca Springer
12 Riley Higgins
13 Jake Te Hiwi
14 Nik Vikena
15 Finn Hurley

16 Ray Tuputupu
17 Mason Tupaea
18 Seb Calder
19 Tahlor Cahill
20 Oliver Haig
21 Adam Lennox
22 Lucas Cashmore
23 Jone Rova

https://www.allblacks.com/news/new-zealand-under-20s-named-to-face-fiji/

[Daffy Jaffy]

@Stargazer https://oceania.rugby/match-centre/a444d773dcbfda19f?tab=Player-Lineup

[Bovidae]

That team doesn't look to be the strongest available, but I am sure all players will be given an opportunity in the first 2 games. Springer at fullback is a better option for me.

[Tim]

Are the U20 games streaming free anywhere? Could be a job for the VPN.

[Canes4life]

@chimoaus said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:

I'll watch this, any players to keep an eye on for someone who has no idea?

Bell (Crusaders), Holland (Highlanders), Higgins (Hurricanes) and Tuputupu (Hurricanes) have all played Super Rugby.

[Stargazer]

@Canes4life Ray Tuputupu (Hurricanes) and Seb Calder (Crusaders), too.

[Chris]

@chimoaus said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:

I'll watch this, any players to keep an eye on for someone who has no idea?

George Bell has signed a 3 year deal with the Crusaders.

[Chris B.]

@chimoaus said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:

I'll watch this, any players to keep an eye on for someone who has no idea?

Next generation Mako - Moli, Hotham. Springer and Vikena.

Edit: I think the guys with the inside word on the Crusaders have Springer and Hotham featuring in plans shortly. Both have already played NPC - Hotham looks a real prospect.

[Chris]

@Chris-B said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:

@chimoaus said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:

I'll watch this, any players to keep an eye on for someone who has no idea?

Next generation Mako - Moli, Hotham. Springer and Vikena.

Hotham and Springer Crusaders in 2023 is my pick.

[Chris B.]

@Chris I was just editing my post to make that more serious point!

[Stargazer]

@Chris Who is he replacing? Klein or McAlister?

[Chris]

@Stargazer said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:

@Chris Who is he replacing? Klein or McAlister?

Klein

[Stargazer]

@Chris Good. Klein is barely NPC level. McAlister is solid at SR level.

[Chris]

@Stargazer said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:

@Chris Good. Klein is barely NPC level. McAlister is solid at SR level.

Yep I agree

[Grooter]

@Chris-B remember first seeing Springer against Southland last yr, reminds me of a young Will Jordan

[Machpants]

@FakatavaAllBlack said in 2022 New Zealand U20s:

@Chris-B remember first seeing Springer against Southland last yr, reminds me of a young Will Jordan

That's just Will Jordan, he's barely shaving!