New Zealand national under-19 rugby union team
The New Zealand Under 19's rugby team was a team for players aged under 19 as a platform to the All Blacks. The "New Zealand Under 19's" have joined forces with the "New Zealand Under 21s" to make the new team "New Zealand Under 20s" for the all new IRB Junior World Championship, which commenced in 2008. History. New Zealand Under 19 was selected for the first time in 1987, and were strong contenders during their time, having won the IRB Under 19 World Championship in: New Zealand national under-19 rugby