New Zealand Men’s Under 20 Team Named to Face South Africa

All BlacksMay 10, 2025
The New Zealand Men’s Under 20 team has been named for their final clash of the Rugby Championship Under 20 tournament, where they’ll take on hosts South Africa at 4:10 PM SAST on Sunday 11 May (2:10 AM NZT, Monday 12 May).
Captain Manamaua Letiu returns to the starting lineup, while Maloni Kunawave is set to make his third appearance of the campaign after a standout performance in the 75–21 win over Argentina, where he scored two tries.
Starting XV:
1. Sika Pole
2. Manumaua Letiu (c)
3. Robson Faleafā
4. Xavier Treacy
5. Josh Tengblad
6. Finn McLeod
7. Caleb Woodley
8. Mosese Bason (vc)
9. Dylan Pledger (vc)
10. Will Cole
11. David Lewai
12. Harlyn Saunoa
13. Jack Wiseman
14. Maloni Kunawave
15. Stanley Solomon (vc)
Reserves:
16. Eli Odenryn
17. Tamiano Ahloo
18. Dane Johnston
19. Randall Baker
20. Micah Fale
21. Charlie Sinton
22. Rico Simpson
23. Tayne Harvey
Fans in New Zealand can watch the match live on Sky Sport, with highlights available post-match on NZR+ and the All Blacks YouTube channel.