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Youth Rotations Define Currie Cup Round Three as Rugby Championship Squads Set

Provincial unions have overhauled lineups to promote Under-20 prospects, with Rugby Championship teams finalizing rosters under updated selection policies.

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CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 17: Len Ikitau of Australia dives in to score his team's seventh try during the Autumn Nations Series 2024 match between Wales and Australia at the Principality Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Anton Lienert-Brown celebrates with Beauden Barrett of New Zealand during The Rugby Championship & Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand All Blacks and Australia Wallabies at Sky Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Rieko Ioane of New Zealand fends of a tackle by South Africa's Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu during a 2024 Rugby Championship encounter.

Overview

  • Western Province made five changes for their Kimberley match, appointing Tristan Leyds at fullback for his first start and naming several age-group standouts on the bench.
  • Sharks coach JP Pietersen has called up multiple South Africa Under-20 stars to reinforce his back row and backline for the home game against the Cheetahs.
  • The Lions also adjusted five positions for their Wellington fixture, introducing new starters at flyhalf, prop and wing for Round Three action.
  • Rugby Australia ended the Giteau Law and named a 35-man Wallabies squad blending overseas-based and home-based players under Joe Schmidt’s leadership.
  • The Rugby Championship opens on August 16 with back-to-back Tests in Johannesburg and Cape Town as Springboks defend their title and All Blacks aim to reclaim it.