France U20

52 - 26

Full Time

Argentina U20

Argentina U20 vs France U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matias Cordero bursts through to advance the Argentina U20 attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gael Galvan bursts through to advance the Argentina U20 attack.

76'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Aquiles Vieyra getting some game time.

74'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Felipe Ledesma being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomas Dande took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

Pascal Senillosa has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Jeronimo Otano places the ball down for the try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Elyjah Ibsaiene took full advantage.

69'

France U20 make a substitution with Baptiste Britz coming off.

67'

France U20 sub Lorencio Boyer Gallardo comes onto the field.

64'

Edouard-Junior Jabea Njocke departs for France U20.

64'

Argentina U20 sub Nicanor Rins comes onto the field.

64'

Diego Correa departs for Argentina U20.

64'

Argentina U20 sub Matias Cordero comes onto the field.

63'

Pedro Coll departs for Argentina U20.

63'

France U20 sub Diego Jurd comes onto the field.

63'

Robin Taccola departs for France U20.

63'

France U20 sub Baptiste Tilloles comes onto the field.

63'

Simon Daroque departs for France U20.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Luka Keletaona goes through the gap.

61'

Argentina U20 sub Gael Galvan comes onto the field.

60'

Tomas Rapetti departs for Argentina U20.

60'

Argentina U20 sub Valentino Reggiardo comes onto the field.

60'

Fabricio Griffo departs for Argentina U20.

60'

Argentina U20 sub Jeronimo Otano comes onto the field.

60'

Tadeo Ledesma Arocena departs for Argentina U20.

60'

Conversion

The France U20 supporters go wild as Luka Keletaona successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by France U20 leads to a try for Mathis Baret

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Mathis Baret goes through the gap.

59'

Luka Keletaona played a key part in that try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Jon Echegaray goes through the gap.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Luka Keletaona kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Kalvin Gourgues to score the try.

56'

That's a great try assist by Jon Echegaray.

55'

What a run here by Kalvin Gourgues as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Tomas Rapetti as they get over the gainline!

54'

Mathis Baret comes on.

53'

Antoine Deliance comes off.

53'

Pascal Senillosa has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Argentina U20 results in a try for Pedro Coll.

52'

What a run here by Pedro Coll as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Ramon Fernandez Miranda.

52'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Fabien Brau Boirie getting some game time.

49'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nolann Donguy being replaced.

49'

Yellow Card

Lenny Alifanety (France U20) is shown a yellow card

49'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Lenny Alifanety getting some game time.

48'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Mohamed Megherbi being replaced.

48'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Corentin Mezou getting some game time.

48'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Bartholome Sanson being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Pascal Senillosa adds the two points for Argentina U20.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Tomas Rapetti dots the ball down from close range.

45'

Pascal Senillosa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Bautista Lescano makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabulous play by France U20 has led to Nolann Donguy being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Argentina U20 make a substitution with Tomas Dande coming on.

40'

Argentina U20 make a substitution with Franco Benitez coming off.

40'

Argentina U20 sub Alvaro Garcia Iandolino comes onto the field.

40'

Tiziano Barrios departs for Argentina U20.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

France U20 go for goal with Luka Keletaona taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

34'

Try

The France U20 maul pushes over the tryline as Elyjah Ibsaiene scores.

33'

Trouble here as Charles Kante-Samba breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Luka Keletaona does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Elyjah Ibsaiene scores from close range.

30'

Yellow Card

Santiago Neyra (Argentina U20) is shown a yellow card

29'

Conversion

Pascal Senillosa makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Argentina U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Felipe Ledesma picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

That's a great try assist by Fabricio Griffo.

22'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Quentin Algay getting some game time.

22'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Lyam Akrab being replaced.

22'

Luka Keletaona has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

14'

Try

A series of passes by France U20 results in a try for Tom Leveque

12'

Spellbinding play by Luka Keletaona is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Elyjah Ibsaiene took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Luka Keletaona converts the try.

10'

Try

Lyam Akrab scores the try from close range.

Conversion

Luka Keletaona has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from France U20 has allowed Nolann Donguy to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Luka Keletaona.

The defensive line has been broken as Edouard-Junior Jabea Njocke goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Leveque goes through the gap.

Conversion

Luka Keletaona has kicked a conversion.

Try

France U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Edouard-Junior Jabea Njocke touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France U20 v Argentina U20 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Wed 9th July 2025, 11:30am PDT 
  
 Payanini Center 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Marcus Playle

Points Flow Chart

France U20 win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Senillosa

73'

52 - 26

Otano

72'

52 - 24

Keletaona

52 - 19

60'

Baret

50 - 19

59'

Keletaona

45 - 19

57'

Gourgues

43 - 19

56'

Coll

52'

38 - 19

Alifanety

38 - 14

49'

Senillosa

46'

38 - 14

Rapetti

45'

38 - 12

Half Time

Ibsaiene

38 - 7

33'

Keletaona

33 - 7

31'

Ibsaiene

31 - 7

30'

Neyra

29'

26 - 7

Senillosa

23'

26 - 7

Ledesma

22'

26 - 5

Leveque

26 - 0

12'

Keletaona

21 - 0

10'

Akrab

19 - 0

Keletaona

14 - 0

Donguy

12 - 0

Keletaona

7 - 0

Jabea Njocke

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

France U20

Argentina U20

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Defence Profile

France U20

Argentina U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

36%

3-6 secs

37%

46%

6+ secs

19%

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

67'

71'

75'

79'

France U20

Argentina U20

France U20 vs Argentina U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France U20 face off against Argentina U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 3 on Wed 9th July 2025 at Payanini Center. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 20:30 SAST on SuperSport, 06:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 11:30 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

Argentina U20 won the last encounter but France U20 are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Argentina U20 in 1st and France U20 in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

France U20 vs Argentina U20 Squads

The official squads for France U20 vs Argentina U20 will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.