New zealand u20

The New Zealand U20 team, also known as the Junior All Blacks, is the national under-20 rugby union team of New Zealand. The team represents New Zealand in the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, which is held annually.

Here are some key facts about the New Zealand U20 team:

• The team is selected from the best young players in New Zealand, typically aged between 19 and 20 years old.
• The team is coached by a team of experienced coaches, including the head coach, who is usually a former All Black player or coach.
• The team competes in the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, which is held annually in June and July.
• The team has won the championship a record 11 times, including four times in the last five years.
• The team has produced many successful players who have gone on to play for the All Blacks, including players like Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, and Sam Whitelock.

Here are some notable players who have represented the New Zealand U20 team:

• Beauden Barrett (fly-half) - played for the team in 2011 and went on to play for the All Blacks and win the World Cup in 2015.
• Aaron Smith (scrum-half) - played for the team in 2010 and went on to play for the All Blacks and win the World Cup in 2015.
• Sam Whitelock (lock) - played for the team in 2009 and went on to play for the All Blacks and win the World Cup in 2011.
• Sonny Bill Williams (centre) - played for the team in 2007 and went on to play for the All Blacks and win the World Cup in 2011.
• Brodie Retallick (lock) - played for the team in 2012 and went on to play for the All Blacks and win the World Cup in 2015.

Here are some recent results for the New Zealand U20 team:

• 2019: Won the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, defeating South Africa 35-23 in the final.
• 2018: Won the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, defeating France 23-17 in the final.
• 2017: Lost to England in the semi-finals of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship.
• 2016: Won the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, defeating Australia 40-12 in the final.
• 2015: Won the World Rugby Under 20 Championship, defeating South Africa 21-16 in the final.

Overall, the New Zealand U20 team has a strong reputation for producing talented young players who go on to represent the All Blacks and win major international tournaments.