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About the team
Last appearing at the 2007 Under 19 World Championships, the New Zealand Under 19s are back in 2022 with a four-match tour of South Africa. A total of 30 players will travel to South Africa, to play four challenging fixtures against age group representative teams from the Stormers, Sharks, Lions and Leopards. New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) High Performance Player Development Manager Matt Sexton said the tour will be a great opportunity for the growth and development of the Under 19 age group. "Over the past two years, Covid-19 has impacted the opportunities available for this cohort. To have the tour come together, is fantastic. We believe, exposing this group to quality South African age group sides who will play a different style of game provides a unique development opportunity for this next generation of players. This experience, alongside international travel and quality coaching will also accelerate these players preparation for the proposed Under 20 Rugby World Cup in July next year."
The New Zealand Under 19 squad
| Name | Province |
|---|---|
| Ajay Faleafaga | Otago |
| Ale Aho | Auckland |
| Andrew Smith | Waikato |
| Bradley Crichton | Wellington |
| Byron Smith | Auckland |
| Cody Nordstrom | Waikato |
| Cooper Flanders | Hawke's Bay |
| Dylan Irvine | Tasman |
| Epeli Waqaicece | Manawatū |
| Essendon Tuitupou | Auckland |
| Finn Hurley | Otago |
| Gabe Robinson | Waikato |
| Hunter Morrison | Manawatū |
| Isaac Hutchinson | Canterbury |
| Jack Taylor | Southland |
| Jordi Viljoen | Manawatu |
| Keran van Staden | Counties Manukau |
| Leo Gordon | Auckland |
| Mefi Poseti Tupou | Hawke's Bay |
| Nic Shearer | Canterbury |
| Riley Williams | Auckland |
| Rory Woods | Northland |
| Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo | Auckland |
| Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa | Otago |
| Siale Lauaki | Wellington |
| Tahlor Cahill | Canterbury |
| Taine Kolose | Bay of Plenty |
| Toby Taylor | Bay of Plenty |
| Torian Barnes | Canterbury |
| Will Stodart | Otago |