Max Fale News
World Rugby Junior World Championship
New Zealand U20 break 9-year Junior World Championship England hoodoo
New Zealand U20 make five changes to starting team for bronze final
Semi-final heartache for New Zealand as French finally find their flair
New Zealand U20 player ratings vs France | World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026
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New Zealand U20 make two key changes for Junior World Championship semi-final
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
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Max Fale Performance Analysis
World Rugby U20 Championship 2026
Max Fale featured in 5 matches during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship, representing New Zealand U20. Results included 4 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.
Max Fale played 208 minutes across the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026. In attack he made 36m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 30 tackles at a rate of 6 per game.
In the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026, Max Fale completed 9 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 22 touches.