Argentina U20

45 - 20

Full Time

Japan U20

Argentina U20 vs Japan U20

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Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Valentino Di Capua converts the try.

80'

Try

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

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Faustino Sanchez Valarolo bursts through to advance the Argentina U20 attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Ernesto Giudice is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Valentino Di Capua bursts through to advance the Argentina U20 attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Ignacio Lucero took full advantage.

73'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nicolas Viola getting some game time.

71'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Agustin Moyano being replaced.

71'

Japan U20 make a substitution with Shota Taira coming on.

69'

Japan U20 make a substitution with Kanjiro Naramoto coming off.

69'

Japan U20 make a substitution with Bunsuke Kurita coming on.

69'

Japan U20 make a substitution with Tomoki Kusuda coming off.

69'

Japan U20 make a substitution with Taison Mogami coming on.

66'

Japan U20 make a substitution with Koki Miyashita coming off.

66'

Japan U20 sub Takashi Omoto comes onto the field.

62'

Kouta Nagashima departs for Japan U20.

62'

Japan U20 sub Kosuke Sugiura comes onto the field.

62'

Riku Tomita departs for Japan U20.

62'

Japan U20 sub Yutaro Takahashi comes onto the field.

62'

Asahi Doei departs for Japan U20.

62'

Conversion

The Argentina U20 supporters go wild as Felipe Mallia successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Eliseo Chiavassa

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Felipe Mallia kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Aitor Bildosola scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

What a run here by Aitor Bildosola as they get over the gainline!

56'

Mateo Lorenzo played a key part in that try.

56'

Tomoki Yumbe comes on.

53'

Sena Hwang comes off.

53'

Penalty Goal

Kanjiro Naramoto does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Faustino Sanchez Valarolo comes on.

52'

Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez comes off.

52'

Mateo Lorenzo comes on.

52'

Federico Rolotti comes off.

52'

Aitor Bildosola comes on.

52'

Facundo Garcia Hamilton comes off.

52'

Yellow Card

Valentino Di Capua (Argentina U20) is shown a yellow card

52'

What a run here by Yoshitaka Yazaki as they get over the gainline!

52'

Tomas Rapetti comes on.

51'

Renzo Zanella comes off.

51'

Valentino Minoyetti comes on.

51'

Tomas Bartolini comes off.

51'

Penalty Goal

Kanjiro Naramoto does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Japan U20 decide to make a substitution, with Kantaro Tajima getting some game time.

48'

Japan U20 decide to make a substitution, with Harry Willard being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Kanjiro Naramoto adds the two points for Japan U20.

47'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Matias Medrano getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Try

Slick passing by Japan U20 leads to a try for Renji Oike.

46'

Renji Oike makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Tomoki Kusuda is finished off with a try.

46'

Kosho Muto makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Eliseo Chiavassa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Renji Oike makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabulous play by Argentina U20 has led to Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Valentino Di Capua will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Argentina U20 is finished off by Mateo Soler, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Felipe Mallia sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Argentina U20 has led to Valentino Di Capua being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Koki Miyashita breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Valentino Di Capua does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Argentina U20 ends with a try for Agustin Moyano.

29'

Trouble here as Agustin Moyano breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Tomas Bartolini is finished off with a try.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Eliseo Chiavassa bursts through to advance the Argentina U20 attack.

24'

Conversion

Valentino Di Capua converts the try.

15'

Try

Efrain Elias scores the try from close range.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Valentino Di Capua took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Kosho Muto took full advantage.

Valentino Di Capua has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Argentina U20 leads to a try for Felipe Mallia

That's a great try assist by Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez.

The defensive line has been broken as Nicolas Lopez Gonzalez goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Eliseo Chiavassa goes through the gap.

Conversion

Kanjiro Naramoto has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Yoshiki Omachi

The defensive line has been broken as Yoshiki Omachi goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Riku Tomita goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Argentina U20 v Japan U20 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sun 9th July 2023, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Paarl Gimnasium

Points Flow Chart

Argentina U20 win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

12%

71%

Possession Last 10 min

29%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Di Capua

45 - 20

80'

Sanchez Valarolo

43 - 20

78'

Mallia

38 - 20

61'

Chiavassa

36 - 20

60'

Mallia

31 - 20

57'

Bildosola

29 - 20

56'

Naramoto

53'

24 - 20

Di Capua

24 - 17

52'

Naramoto

51'

24 - 17

Naramoto

47'

24 - 14

Oike

46'

24 - 12

Half Time

Soler

24 - 7

35'

Di Capua

19 - 7

31'

Moyano

17 - 7

29'

Di Capua

12 - 7

15'

Elias

10 - 7

14'

Mallia

5 - 7

Naramoto

0 - 7

Omachi

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

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Argentina U20 vs Japan U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Argentina U20 face off against Japan U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Semi Final on Sun 9th July 2023 at Paarl Gimnasium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 23:30 NZST in New Zealand, 21:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 EST in the US.

Argentina U20 won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Argentina U20 vs Japan U20 Squads

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