New Zealand Under 20 side named for World Rugby U20 Championship match against Wales
New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach Craig Philpott has named a strong team for their World Rugby U20 Championship match against Wales tomorrow.
New Zealand will face Wales in Béziers, France on Sunday, kick off 4.30pm (2.30am Monday NZT).
The team is;
1. Rob Cobb | Auckland |
2. Ricky Jackson | Otago |
3. Kaliopasi Uluilakepa | Wellington |
4. Laghlan McWannell | Waikato |
5. Will Tucker | Canterbury |
6. Tom Florence | Taranaki |
7. Tom Christie – captain | Canterbury |
8. Devan Flanders | Hawke’s Bay |
9. Xavier Roe | Waikato |
10. Harry Plummer | Auckland |
11. Caleb Clarke | Auckland |
12. Tanielu Tele’a | Auckland |
13. Billy Proctor | Wellington |
14. Bailyn Sullivan | Waikato |
15. Vilimoni Koroi | Otago |
16. Flynn Thomas | Southland |
17. Sione Asi | Manawatu |
18. Tevita Mafileo | Bay of Plenty |
19. John Akau’ola-Laula | Auckland |
20. Will Tremain | Hawke’s Bay |
21. Kaleb Trask | Bay of Plenty |
22. Scott Gregory | Northland |
23. Leicester Faingaanuku | Tasman |
Coach Craig Philpott has made eight changes to the starting line-up.
Captain Tom Christie holds onto the number 7 jersey, while fellow flanker Tom Florence and lock Will Tucker will start again after industrious performances in the opening match.
In the backline, impressive halfback Xavier Roe secures his second start, while Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan and Vilimoni Koroi all retain starting spots.
Tomorrow’s opposition, Wales, also secured a first up victory, holding out a fast finishing Australia for a 26-21 win.
The New Zealand Under 20 team opened their campaign with a confident 67-0 win over Japan.
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