New Zealand U20’s Stun South Africa in 15-Try Thriller
Comeback Kings: New Zealand U20’s Edge South Africa
The New Zealand U20 rugby team pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat South Africa’s Junior Boks 36-31 in a thrilling 15-try classic at the Oceania U20 Championship in Fiji.
“It was a fantastic game of rugby,” said New Zealand coach Clarke Dermody. “Both teams showed great skill and determination.”
Junior All Blacks Retain Title
The victory secured the Junior All Blacks the Oceania U20 Championship title. This is the third consecutive year they have won the tournament.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to retain the title,” Dermody added. “The boys showed great character to come back from behind and win the game.”
Junior Boks Take Heart from Defeat
Despite the loss, South Africa’s Junior Boks coach Bafana Nhleko was proud of his team’s performance. “We’re disappointed with the result, but we take heart from the way we played,” he said.
We showed great fight and skill, and we’ll take that into our next games.Bafana Nhleko, Junior Boks coach
New-Look Junior Bok Side Fired Up for Final Clash
Looking ahead, the Junior Boks are eager to redeem themselves in their final Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand.
“We’ve learned a lot from this game, and we’ll be fired up and ready for the next one,” said Junior Bok captain Jaco Labuschagne.
Foote Flip-Flops for Junior Boks Finale
South Africa’s Junior Boks will have a different look in their final match, with coach Bafana Nhleko set to make several changes to the starting lineup.
“We’ll be making some changes to give other players a chance to shine,” Nhleko revealed.
Did you know?
- The Oceania U20 Championship is an annual rugby union competition for Under-20 national teams in Oceania.
- New Zealand has dominated the tournament, winning it every year since its inception in 2014.
Pro Tips
- Keep an eye out for these young stars as they develop their careers in senior rugby.
- Rugby fans can look forward to more exciting matches in the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
FAQs
- Who won the Oceania U20 Championship 2022?
- New Zealand U20’s
- When is the next Rugby World Cup?
- The next Rugby World Cup is scheduled for 2023.
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