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unusual facts about New Zealand national under-21 rugby union team


New Zealand national under-21 rugby union team

In 2008, in accordance with new IRB rule, the New Zealand Under 21s and the Under 19s were both permanently replaced by the New Zealand Under 20s for the inaugural 2008 IRB Junior World Championship.


Beauden Barrett

The following year he was selected in the New Zealand under 20 squad (coached by Mark Anscombe), which won the world championship in Italy.

Birkenhead United

They also saw Elijah Neblett get selected for the New Zealand U-17 national team and Bill Tuiloma signed with Olympique de Marseille.

Dakota Lucas

In June 2012 Lucas was named in the New Zealand football team to compete in the Men's Olympic Football Tournament.

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.

New Zealand national under-20 rugby union team

Head Coach Chris Boyd, and his Assistant Coaches Chris Gibbes and Liam Barry have selected their New Zealand Under 20 squad to travel to France in June for the IRB Junior World Championship, following a selection camp and trial in Palmerston North.

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

Oakgrove School

Max Crocombe, professional footballer who is a goalkeeper for Oxford United and the New Zealand under-20 national team.

Pascal Gaüzère

He was once again on the IRB panel for the 2010 IRB Junior World Championship refereeing several matches including the final between Australia under-20's and New Zealand under-20's.


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