South Africa U20

12 - 31

Full Time

Argentina U20

Argentina U20 vs South Africa U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

South Africa U20 go for goal with Liam Koen taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

82'

Try

South Africa U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Bathobele Hlekani picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

Yellow Card

Felipe Ledesma (Argentina U20) is shown a yellow card

80'

Liyema Ntshanga comes on.

75'

Zachary Porthen comes off.

75'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Gael Galvan getting some game time.

73'

Argentina U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tomas Rapetti being replaced.

73'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tylor Sefoor getting some game time.

70'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Bruce Sherwood being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Santino Di Lucca has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Juan Penoucos leads to a try for Argentina U20

69'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Joshua Boulle coming on.

69'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Joel Leotlela coming off.

69'

Argentina U20 make a substitution with Felipe Ledesma coming on.

69'

Argentina U20 make a substitution with Franco Rossetto coming off.

69'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Keanu Coetsee coming on.

66'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Tiaan Jacobs coming off.

66'

Argentina U20 sub Agustin Sarelli comes onto the field.

64'

Juan Pedro Bernasconi departs for Argentina U20.

64'

Argentina U20 sub Alvaro Garcia Iandolino comes onto the field.

63'

Felipe Bruno departs for Argentina U20.

63'

Ethan Bester comes on for South Africa U20.

58'

Luca Bakkes leaves the field.

58'

Joaquin Yakiche comes on for Argentina U20.

56'

Diego Correa leaves the field.

56'

Juan Manuel Vivas comes on for Argentina U20.

56'

Juan Greising Revol leaves the field.

56'

Tomas Medina comes on for Argentina U20.

55'

Felipe Ledesma leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Bruce Sherwood as they get over the gainline!

55'

Jeronimo Llorens Villanueva comes on.

53'

Tomas Di Biase comes off.

53'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to South Africa U20.

51'

Yellow Card

Felipe Bruno (Argentina U20) is shown a yellow card

51'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Casper Badenhorst getting some game time.

48'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Swart being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Santino Di Lucca adds the two points for Argentina U20.

48'

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.

47'

Timoteo Silva makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sibabalwe Mahashe getting some game time.

45'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Thabang Mphafi being replaced.

45'

Argentina U20 make a substitution with Felipe Ledesma coming on.

43'

Argentina U20 make a substitution with Tomas Medina coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The drop goal is on its way from Benjamin Elizalde but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

30'

Thomas Dyer comes on.

28'

Jacobus Grobbelaar comes off.

28'

Trouble here as Efrain Elias breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Franco Rossetto breaches the defence.

25'

Santino Di Lucca curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

22'

Try

Great forward play by Argentina U20 allows Juan Greising Revol to score the try.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Felipe Bruno took full advantage.

14'

Santino Di Lucca has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

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

The defensive line has been broken as Juan Pedro Bernasconi goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Tomas Di Biase.

Conversion

Santino Di Lucca has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Argentina U20 pack has powered over for Juan Greising Revol to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 South Africa U20 v Argentina U20 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Thu 4th July 2024, 12:00pm CDT 
  
 Danie Craven Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Argentina U20 win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

93%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hlekani

12 - 31

80'

Ledesma

80'

7 - 31

Di Lucca

70'

7 - 31

Penoucos

69'

7 - 29

Penalty Try

7 - 24

51'

Bruno

51'

0 - 24

Di Lucca

48'

0 - 24

Elias

47'

0 - 22

Half Time

Greising Revol

21'

0 - 17

Bernasconi

0 - 12

Di Lucca

0 - 7

Greising Revol

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa U20

Argentina U20

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Defence Profile

South Africa U20

Argentina U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

50%

3-6 secs

38%

28%

6+ secs

12%

15%

111

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

74'

75'

77'

78'

80'

South Africa U20

Argentina U20

Springboks U20 vs Argentina U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Springboks U20 face off against Argentina U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 2 on Thu 4th July 2024 at Danie Craven Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 19:00 SAST on SuperSport, 05:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 10:00 EST in the US.

Springboks U20 won the last encounter but Springboks 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 2nd and Springboks U20 in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Springboks U20 vs Argentina U20 Squads

The official squads for Springboks 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.