David Lewai News
World Rugby Junior World Championship
New Zealand U20 make five changes to starting team for bronze final
New Zealand U20 player ratings vs France | World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026
France U20 player ratings vs New Zealand | World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026
New Zealand U20 make two key changes for Junior World Championship semi-final
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New Zealand U20 player ratings vs Italy | World Rugby Junior Championship 2026
Kane Jury rings the changes for New Zealand U20 showdown with Italy
New Zealand U20 player ratings vs Scotland | World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026
New Zealand U20 make three changes for Scotland
New Zealand U20 player ratings vs Japan | World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026
All Blacks Sevens duo named in New Zealand U20 team for Japan opener
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David Lewai Performance Analysis
World Rugby U20 Championship 2026
David Lewai featured in 4 matches during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, representing New Zealand U20. Results included 3 wins and 1 loss.
New Zealand U20 finished 3rd in the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, having won 3 and lost 0 of their 3 matches.
David Lewai played 276 minutes across the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026. In attack he made 214m with ball in hand, beating 6 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 15 tackles at a rate of 3.75 per game.
In the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026, David Lewai completed 16 passes at an accuracy of 94%, contributing 1 try assist and making 44 touches.