New Zealand team named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship game against Italy

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The New Zealand Men’s Under 20 team has been named for their opening match of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, where they will face host nation Italy in Calvisano.

The powerful loose forward trio of Finn McLeod, Caleb Woodley, and Mosese Bason remains together following their performances in the recent U20 Rugby Championship tournament held in South Africa. 

A refreshed backline sees Stanley Solomon shift from fullback to wing, where he will join forces with sevens standout Frank Vaenuku, adding pace and flair to the outside channels. 

New Zealand team v Italy:

1: Sika Pole  
2: Manumaua Letiu (c)  
3: Logan Wallace  
4: Xavier Treacy  
5: Jayden Sa  
6: Finn McLeod  
7: Caleb Woodley  
8: Mosese Bason (vc)  
9: Dylan Pledger (vc)  
10: Will Cole  
11: Stanley Solomon  
12: Jack Wiseman  
13: Cooper Roberts  
14: Frank Vaenuku  
15: Rico Simpson  

Impact: Shaun Kempton, Dane Johnston, Robson Faleafā, Randall Baker,Micah Fale, Jai Tamati, Tayne Harvey, Harlyn Saunoa  

Game day information:  

New Zealand v Italy 

Monday June 30, 6:30am NZT  

Live on Sky Sport NZ  

Highlights on NZR+

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