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Steve Hansen has announced that Hurricanes flanker Ardie Savea and Chiefs centre Seta Tamanivalu are set to make their debut for New Zealand in the first Test against Wales at the Eden Park on Saturday.

On the opening day of the World Rugby U20 Championship there were thrills, spills and high drama writes Chris Heal as he looks back at the action from first round of games at the Manchester City Academy Stadium.

Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards has warned his team to be at their absolute best when they face New Zealand in a three-Test series which kicks-off on Saturday.

The World Rugby U20 Championship kicks off this week and whilst international head coaches will be focused on their upcoming tests, they will also be paying plenty of attention to the next generation of players showcasing their abilities in Manchester.

The ninth edition of the World Rugby U20 Championship kicks off in Manchester this weekend and marks the first time that two-time winners England have hosted the event.

Wales attack coach Rob Howley urged his team to create history by defeating All Blacks for the first time in New Zealand during the first Test at Eden Park on Saturday.

Former All Blacks fullback Christian Cullen believes Wales will face an uphill task during the Test series against New Zealand which begins on 11th June.

Wales skipper Sam Warburton said his side will be relishing the challenge of facing the All Blacks team during the upcoming tour of New Zealand which starts on 11th June.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is wary of the challenges that lie ahead during their upcoming tour of New Zealand in this month.

Wales international Dan Lydiate is all set to undergo a shoulder surgery, which will keep him on the sidelines for the next three months.

Wales centre Scott Williams wants his team to remain positive for the upcoming tour of New Zealand despite losing the Old Mutual Wealth Cup against England at Twickenham on Sunday.

England coach Eddie Jones has backed fly-half George Ford to perform well in the Australian tour despite not being at his best in the 27-13 victory over Wales at Twickenham on Sunday.

The Welsh Rugby Union on Sunday announced Cardiff Blues flanker Ellis Jenkins as the replacement for injured Dan Lydiate for the Wales tour of New Zealand in June.

As the Old Mutual Wealth Cup got underway at Twickenham on Sunday, let us take a look on how the players have fared in it.

England successfully claimed the Old Mutual Wealth Cup after defeating Wales by 27-13 at Twickenham on Sunday.

England scored five tries and came back from behind to win the Old Mutual Wealth Cup after defeating Wales by 27-13 at Twickenham on Sunday.

Wales coach Warren Gatland stated that his team will not take the clash against England at Twickenham on Sunday lightly.

Wales flanker Ross Moriarty is looking forward for a confrontation with newly picked England's Northampton flanker Teimana Harrison when both the teams meet each other at Twickenham on Sunday.

England coach Eddie Jones is confident of the newly picked young talents in Teimana Harrison, Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler to have a good outing against Wales on Sunday's clash at Twickenham.

Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate will be leading the Wales team against England at Twickenham on Sunday.