Trent Renata breaks through the Welsh defence in New Zealand's semi final victory at Ravenhill.

Trent Renata scored 21 points in New Zealand's semi final victory
Photo: John Dickson

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New Zealand captain Chris Smith and full back Trent Renata talk to Karen Bond ahead of the final with South Africa at the IRB Under 19 World Championship 2007.

New Zealand captain Chris Smith
00:00 - 00:15 On how looking forward to the final
00:16 - 00:30 On whether this final feels different to reaching last year's
00:31 - 00:52 On what they need to do to go from runners up to winners this time
00:53 - 01:15 On their performance in the semi final against Wales
01:16 - 01:37 On his expectations from South Africa in the final
01:38 - 02:01 On whether game will be won up front or in the backs
02:02 - 02:22 On the support they're receiving from back in New Zealand
02:23 - 02:40 On his hopes for a big crowd at Ravenhill for final
02:41 - 02:54 On the tournament so far
02:55 - 03:14 On whether we have seen the best of New Zealand yet
03:15 - 03:45 On desire to win it for coach Kieran Crowley or the team as a whole

New Zealand full back Trent Renata
00:00 - 00:17 On looking forward to the final
00:18 - 00:36 On differences from last year with initial selection this time
00:37 - 00:57 On summing up the tournament so far for New Zealand
00:58 - 01:15 On what expecting from South Africa in the final
01:16 - 01:36 On scoring 21 points in the semi final against Wales
01:37 - 01:58 On how he would feel to win the final this time
01:59 - 02:11 On perhaps being third time lucky in final
02:12 - 02:44 On whether losing last year is a motivation to win in 2007
02:45 - 02:59 On whether best two teams are in the final
03:00 - 03:14 On whether will be a tight game or played out wide


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