BLUES WELL REPRESENTED IN NEW ZEALAND U20 SQUAD

The Blues will have a strong presence on the international stage, with eight players named in the New Zealand Under 20 squad for the 2026 Rugby Championship in South Africa.

The Blues contingent will be part of a 30-strong squad heading to South Africa, where New Zealand will face Australia, Argentina and South Africa in the annual Under 20 Rugby Championship, running from 28 April to 10 May.

The team will assemble later this month before departing for South Africa, with preparations including a pre-tournament camp and match play opportunities.

Blues players selected in the New Zealand U20 squad:

Boston Krone (Halfback, Auckland)
Luka Makata (Hooker, Auckland)
Cohen Norrie (First five-eighth, Auckland)
Siale Pahulu (Midfield, Auckland)
Logan Platt (Loose Forward, Auckland)
Angus Revell (Midfield, Auckland)
JD van der Westhuizen (Outside Back, North Harbour)
Caleb Woodley (Loose Forward, Auckland)

Non-travelling reserves:

Jake Hutchings (Loose Forward, Auckland – standby)
Xavier Leota (Hooker, Auckland)
Charlie Wallis (Prop, Auckland)

Under 20 TRC 2026 match schedule:

Tuesday 28 April
New Zealand v Australia, kick-off 12.00am NZT

Monday 4 May
New Zealand v Argentina, kick-off 12.00am NZT

Sunday 10 May
New Zealand v South Africa, kick-off 2.10am NZT