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2 unusual facts about 2012 IRB Junior World Championship


New Zealand national under-20 rugby union team

The New Zealand Under 20's finished runners-up in the 2012 Junior World Championship.

Scotland national under-20 rugby union team

Their highest placement is 9th which they achieved twice in 2009 and 2012.


Aaron Conneely

He was part of Under-20 squad for the IRB Junior World Championship in both the 2011 and 2012 tournaments.

Greg Garner

In 2010, Garner was part of the IRB referee panel for the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship in Italy - refereeing 4 fixtures, before refereeing the final of the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship between hosts South Africa and New Zealand.

J. J. Hanrahan

In June 2012, he was fly-half for Ireland Under-20 in a famous win at the 2012 U-20 IRB Junior World Championship over hosts South Africa Under-20.

Kyle Godwin

Godwin was part of the Australia under 20 team that competed in the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship in South Africa.

Liam Gill

Gill was named captain of the Australia U20s side that competed in the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship.


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