The New Zealand Under 20 Team Named to face South Africa in World Rugby Under 20 Championship Final

The New Zealand Under 20 team has been named to face South Africa in the final of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, kicking off this Sunday at 6:30am NZT.

Following an impressive semi-final victory over France, the starting XV remains unchanged. The only adjustment to the match-day 23 is on the bench, with Will Cole set to wear the number 22 jersey.

This marks just the second time New Zealand and South Africa have met in a final at this tournament, the first being in 2012 when the Junior Springboks claimed the title on home soil.

The two sides last met in May during the Under 20 Rugby Championship, where New Zealand edged South Africa 48–45 in a high-scoring thriller.

Team List:
1. Sika Pole
2. Manumaua Letiu (c)
3. Robson Faleafā
4. Xavier Treacy
5. Jayden Sa
6. Finn McLeod
7. Caleb Woodley
8. Mosese Bason (vc)
9. Dylan Pledger (vc)
10. Rico Simpson
11. Maloni Kunawave
12. Jack Wiseman
13. Cooper Roberts
14. Frank Vaenuku
15. Stanley Solomon
 
16. Eli Oudenryn
17. Israel Time
18. Dane Johnston
19. Aisake Vakasiuola
20. Micah Fale
21. Jai Tamati
22. Will Cole
23. Tayne Harvey

New Zealand v South Africa 
Sunday 20 July, 6:30am NZT 
Sky Sport