New Zealand Under 20s named to face Fiji

The New Zealand Under 20 team named to face Fiji is;

1. Monu Moli
   2, George Bell – captain

2. Siale Lauaki
   4. Josh Beehre

3. Fabian Holland

4. Wallace Sititi

5. Hayden Michaels
   8. Peter Lakai

6. Noah Hotham

7. Cam Miller

8. Macca Springer

9. Riley Higgins

10. Jake Te Hiwi

11. Nik Vikena

12. Finn Hurley

13. Ray Tuputupu

14. Mason Tupaea

15. Seb Calder

16. Tahlor Cahill

17. Oliver Haig

18. Adam Lennox

19. Lucas Cashmore

20. Jone Rova

Canterbury’s George Bell will captain the side and alongside lock Fabian Holland and second five-eighths Riley Higgins completes the trio with Super Rugby experience in the starting line up.

A warm up match against Argentina over the weekend proved a solid hit out for the New Zealand Under 20s, having the opportunity to test combinations and tactics while also recording a 40-7 victory.

This is the sixth edition of the Oceania Rugby Under 20 Championship. The last time New Zealand came up against Fiji at the tournament was a 53-7 win in 2019.

Tonight's match will be broadcast on Spark Sport.

2022 Oceania Rugby Under 20 Championship

New Zealand v Fiji
Friday 1 July, kick off 7pm
Sunshine Coast Stadium

New Zealand v Argentina
Tuesday 5 July, kick off 4pm
Sunshine Coast Stadium

New Zealand v Australia
Sunday 10 July, kick off 6pm
Sunshine Coast Stadium