The New Zealand Under 20s
New Zealand Under 20s is an age-grade side that provides development opportunities and acts as a testing ground for New Zealand’s young, talented players. A particular player’s progress is monitored and managed in the best interests of the player’s own development. The New Zealand Under 20 team replaced the Under 21 and Under 19 teams in 2008, following the IRB's move to a single-tier international age-grade structure.
New Zealand Under 21 won the IRB Under 21 World Championship in 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004. New Zealand Under 21 (formerly known as the Colts) was selected for the first time in 1955 and annually since 1978.
New Zealand Under 19 won the IRB Under 19 World Championship in 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2007. In June 2009, the Under 20's won the IRB Junior World Championships in Tokyo.
