New Zealand Men’s Under 20 Team Named to Face South Africa

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The New Zealand Men’s Under 20 team has been named for their final clash of the Rugby Championship Under 20 tournament, where they’ll take on hosts South Africa at 4:10 PM SAST on Sunday 11 May (2:10 AM NZT, Monday 12 May).

Captain Manamaua Letiu returns to the starting lineup, while Maloni Kunawave is set to make his third appearance of the campaign after a standout performance in the 75–21 win over Argentina, where he scored two tries. 

Starting XV:   

1. Sika Pole  

2. Manumaua Letiu (c) 

3. Robson Faleafā 

4. Xavier Treacy 

5. Josh Tengblad  

6. Finn McLeod  

7. Caleb Woodley  

8. Mosese Bason (vc)  

9. Dylan Pledger (vc)

10. Will Cole  

11. David Lewai 

12. Harlyn Saunoa 

13. Jack Wiseman  

14. Maloni Kunawave  

15. Stanley Solomon (vc) 

Reserves:  

16. Eli Odenryn 

17. Tamiano Ahloo  

18. Dane Johnston 

19. Randall Baker  

20. Micah Fale  

21. Charlie Sinton 

22. Rico Simpson  

23. Tayne Harvey 

Fans in New Zealand can watch the match live on Sky Sport, with highlights available post-match on NZR+ and the All Blacks YouTube channel. 

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