Argentina U20

43 - 15

Full Time

Italy U20

Argentina U20 vs Italy U20

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Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

Valentino Di Capua has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Argentina U20 is finished off by Benjamin Elizalde

78'

Spellbinding play by Mateo Soler is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Benjamin Elizalde bursts through to advance the Argentina U20 attack.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Mateo Soler took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez took full advantage.

71'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Valentino Di Capua getting some game time.

71'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Juan Baronio being replaced.

71'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tomas Rapetti getting some game time.

71'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Renzo Zanella being replaced.

71'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Lorenzo Casilio getting some game time.

71'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sebastiano Battara being replaced.

71'

Drop Goal

Juan Baronio does the business as their drop goal attempt goes over.

68'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Fabio Ruaro coming on.

68'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Carlos Berlese coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Italy U20 supporters go wild as Giovanni Sante successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

David Odiase scores the try from close range.

67'

Alex Mattioli sets up the try.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Filippo Bozzoni goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Simone Brisighella goes through the gap.

66'

Argentina U20 make a substitution with Francisco Palazzi coming on.

65'

Argentina U20 make a substitution with Tomas Bartolini coming off.

65'

Argentina U20 make a substitution with Facundo Garcia Hamilton coming on.

65'

Argentina U20 make a substitution with Efrain Elias coming off.

65'

Italy U20 sub Federico Pisani comes onto the field.

63'

Marcos Gallorini departs for Italy U20.

63'

Italy U20 sub Nicholas Gasperini comes onto the field.

63'

Giovanni Quattrini departs for Italy U20.

63'

Juan Baronio curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

63'

Try

Argentina U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Valentino Minoyetti touching down.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Valentino Minoyetti goes through the gap.

62'

Argentina U20 sub Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez comes onto the field.

61'

Ernesto Giudice departs for Argentina U20.

61'

Agustin Moyano comes on for Argentina U20.

59'

Nicolas Viola leaves the field.

59'

Enrico Pontarini comes on for Italy U20.

59'

Pietro Turrisi leaves the field.

59'

Aitor Bildosola comes on for Argentina U20.

59'

Benjamin Grondona leaves the field.

59'

Valentino Minoyetti comes on for Argentina U20.

59'

Matias Medrano leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Benjamin Grondona as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Benjamin Elizalde as they get over the gainline!

57'

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

55'

What a run here by Mateo Soler as they get over the gainline!

53'

Conversion

Juan Baronio adds the two points for Argentina U20.

45'

Try

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

44'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Filippo Bozzoni coming on.

42'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Dewi Passarella coming off.

42'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Lorenzo Elettri coming on.

40'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Matthias Douglas coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Juan Baronio does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Argentina U20 as Mateo Soler goes over.

37'

That's a great try assist by Benjamin Grondona.

37'

Fabulous play by Argentina U20 has led to Mateo Soler being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Juan Baronio does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Argentina U20 as Eliseo Chiavassa goes over.

34'

Trouble here as Matthias Douglas breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Juan Baronio makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

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

25'

Nicolas Viola played a key part in that try.

24'

Giovanni Sante curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

21'

Try

Dewi Passarella goes on their own for a try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dewi Passarella bursts through to advance the Italy U20 attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Sebastiano Battara.

20'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Riccardo Bartolini getting some game time.

20'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Gesi being replaced.

20'

Red Card

Destiny Aminu (Italy U20) is shown the red card

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Nicolas Viola took full advantage.

12'

Penalty Goal

Giovanni Sante has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Argentina U20 v Italy U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 24th June 2023, 02:00am PDT 
  
 Paarl Gimnasium

Points Flow Chart

Argentina U20 win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

59%

% Of Game In Lead

40%

43%

Possession Last 10 min

57%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Di Capua

43 - 15

79'

Elizalde

41 - 15

78'

Baronio

36 - 15

68'

Sante

68'

33 - 15

Odiase

67'

33 - 13

Minoyetti

33 - 8

62'

Baronio

28 - 8

45'

Elias

26 - 8

44'

Half Time

Baronio

21 - 8

38'

Soler

19 - 8

37'

Baronio

14 - 8

34'

Chiavassa

12 - 8

34'

Baronio

7 - 8

26'

Baronio

5 - 8

25'

Passarella

20'

0 - 8

Aminu

14'

0 - 3

Sante

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

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Avg. Points Scored

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Argentina U20 vs Italy U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Argentina U20 face off against Italy U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 1 on Sat 24th June 2023 at Paarl Gimnasium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:00. In South Africa it’s at 11:00 SAST, 21:00 NZST in New Zealand, 19:00 AEST in Australia and 02:00 EST in the US.

Argentina U20 won the last encounter but Argentina 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 Italy U20 in 3rd and Argentina U20 in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Argentina U20 vs Italy U20 Squads

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