The New Zealand Under 20 team has been named to face South Africa in the final of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship.
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. Fellow Hurricanes, Mosese Bason and Stanley Solomon have been named to start, with Israel Time and Jai Tamati joining Cole in the reserves.
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.
New Zealand U20 v South Africa U20
World Cup Final
Sunday at 6:30am NZT.
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
Reserves
16. Eli Oudenryn
17. Israel Time
18. Dane Johnston
19. Aisake Vakasiuola
20. Micah Fale
21. Jai Tamati
22. Will Cole
23. Tayne Harvey
