Under-20 Competitions including Oceania & World U20s

[Rudderless]

Round 2
-Tuesday 6th May
NZ v Arg 10pm

-Wednesday 7th May
Sth Africa v Aust 12.10am

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

 

[Major Tom]

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King back to THP. Wonder which side he’ll end up on long term

 

[bhim]

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Glad Harvey is starting at 15, he was safe last week playing on the wing. Wilcox is still unfortunately making the same mistakes he did last year, not playing like someone who is in his second year of U20 duties.

 

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Changes at 3 6 10 11 12 13 14 15

Harvey to 15
Watters to 11

 

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Junior Springboks rotate team for Australia clash

Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made several rotational changes to his starting line-up and included four players who played for the SA U20s last year for their second Rugby Championship Under-20 match against Australia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Tuesday.

www.springboks.rugby

 

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New Zealand Men’s Under 20 Team named to take on Argentina

Following a 29-29 draw with trans-Tasman rivals Australia, Head Coach Milton Haig has named a new-look New Zealand team to take on Argentina (Tuesday 6 May – 2:00pm SAST | Wednesday 7 May – 12:00am NZT).

www.allblacks.com

TRC U20 RD#2: New Zealand U20 & Pumitas Teams Announced

super.rugby

 

[Dctarget]

I see Argies got done 36-25 by the BabyBoks after leading 15-25 at HT.

Anyone know if they're the real deal? I assume all 4 teams at this level are a bit of a coin flip.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Really hard to know with no knowledge of the players. We've made 8 changes following a good showing so I semi assume others will do similar things. This tournament is great but also prep and selection for the WC so it's a nice to win but not a must.

The Argies over the last few years are legit. The piggies lay a hell of a platform and play hard nosed Rugby which seems a shock to many at this age.

 

[InsiderScoop]

Aus 1-12 are at good odds @3.80

 

[Rudderless]

HT
NZ 47-14

Great skills. NZ too fast across the paddock.

Impressed by the Aussie ref George Myers

 

[Rudderless]

FT
NZ 75-21

 

[bhim]

FT
NZ 75-21

I can't tell if we played NZ at the right time or if Argentina just isn't as strong this year

 

[Rudderless]

I can't tell if we played NZ at the right time or if Argentina just isn't as strong this year

NZ have definitely stepped up a couple of levels since our game.

The cohesion in the Argentina team just isn’t there.
Match fitness seemed to be lacking for many of them. Plenty of fatigue.

Good to have these games highlight areas of concern before the World’s kicking off in Italy in 53 days.

 

[Rudderless]

Results from the u20 Six Nations that finished back in mid March

Under 20 Six Nations Championship | World Rugby

The Under 20 Six Nations Championship is an annual international age grade tournament played between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.

www.world.rugby

 

[bhim]

Maybe 5 chips over the top now from Australia with none working.

 

[bhim]

Great win, everyone stood up in the second half.

Doyle was everywhere again. Harvey kicked really well and knew when to run.

 

[BobbyD]

Brilliant second half comeback win 29-24 from the Junior Wallabies after being down 17-0. Beau Morrison and Eamon Doyle were standouts in that second half when they had to play 7 and 8 respectively due to injuries. Fowler and Ata off the bench really good as well. Lots of issues at scrum time to fix but another display of grit and character.

 

[Cockatoo Run]

Wow. Got up and watched the replay. Set piece and handling really poor in the first half, but the second half was epic. This team really have huge amounts of ticker, fitness and are well led. Agree about Morrison and Doyle - like big energiser bunnies. Whitaker clearly doing what Grey couldn’t so far.

 

[Homer]

from the highlights, Morrison hits the line at pace and draws the defenders well. Harvey looks pretty comfortable and levelheaded at the back. Will be interesting to see who is selected for the third game. Looks like we need a miracle to win the comp due to points differential, but two wins and a draw would be outstanding.