The 2022 U-20s World Cup's cancellation due to Covid marked the third consecutive year without this key tournament, presenting challenges for developing rugby talent. To address this, the 'Summer Series' was introduced to provide meaningful plays for promising players like Leinster and Northampton's 22-year-old out-halves. However, while the initiative aimed to foster young talent, it has been overshadowed by the lack of prestige associated with it compared to the Junior World Cup, resulting in it being largely forgotten by the rugby community.
In 2022, the cancellation of the U-20s World Cup for the third consecutive year influenced the upcoming stars, leading to the introduction of the âSummer Seriesâ for meaningful play.
Despite the intentions behind the âSummer Seriesâ to support young talent, its lack of prestige compared to the Junior World Cup has rendered it somewhat forgettable in the eyes of fans and players.
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