Australia U20

46 - 37

Full Time

Fiji U20

Australia U20 vs Fiji U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Ollie McCrea comes on.

79'

Jhy Legg comes off.

79'

Penalty Goal

Jack Bowen kicks the penalty.

79'

Fiji U20 decide to make a substitution, with Emosi Natubailagi getting some game time.

72'

Fiji U20 decide to make a substitution, with Epeli Waqaicece being replaced.

72'

Conversion

The Australia U20 supporters go wild as Jack Bowen successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Darby Lancaster leads to a try for Australia U20

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Darby Lancaster took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Jack Bowen.

68'

Fiji U20 make a substitution with Pateresio Finau coming on.

67'

Fiji U20 make a substitution with Sireli Misiwini coming off.

67'

Fiji U20 make a substitution with Sakenasa Senivono Nalasi coming on.

67'

Fiji U20 make a substitution with Judah Qoro Saumaisue coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Australia U20 supporters go wild as Jack Bowen successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Australia U20 leads to a try for Mason Gordon

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Mason Gordon goes through the gap.

65'

Jack Bowen sets up the try.

65'

Fiji U20 sub Frank Ralogaivau comes onto the field.

64'

Tupeni Waqalala departs for Fiji U20.

64'

Australia U20 sub Ned Slack-Smith comes onto the field.

64'

Nick Baker departs for Australia U20.

64'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Isaiah Ravula kicks the penalty goal.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Sireli Misiwini goes through the gap.

61'

Fiji U20 sub Netava Saukuru comes onto the field.

61'

Philip Baselala departs for Fiji U20.

61'

Fiji U20 sub Waisea Tudulu comes onto the field.

61'

Timoci Nakalevu departs for Fiji U20.

61'

Harrison Usher comes on for Australia U20.

59'

Lachlan Hooper leaves the field.

59'

Trevor King comes on for Australia U20.

59'

Nick Bloomfield leaves the field.

59'

Max Craig comes on for Australia U20.

59'

Liam Bowron leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Isaiah Ravula kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Timoci Nakalevu from scoring as they record the try for Fiji U20.

56'

What a run here by Motikiai Murray as they get over the gainline!

54'

Red Card

Marley Pearce (Australia U20) is shown the red card

53'

Jack Bowen comes on.

51'

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips comes off.

51'

Teddy Wilson comes on.

51'

Klayton Thorn comes off.

51'

Conversion

Isaiah Ravula adds the two points for Fiji U20.

49'

Try

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

47'

Spellbinding play by Philip Baselala is finished off with a try.

47'

Motikiai Murray makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Australia U20 go for goal with Mason Gordon taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Australia U20 leads to a try for Ronan Leahy.

41'

David Vaihu played a key part in that try.

41'

David Vaihu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Isaiah Ravula does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

What an effort there by Motikiai Murray as they score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Fiji U20 has led to Motikiai Murray being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Philip Baselala.

37'

Fabulous play by Fiji U20 has led to Mesake Vocevoce being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Fiji U20 has led to Judah Qoro Saumaisue being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Mason Gordon does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Australia U20 is finished off by David Vaihu, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Australia U20 has led to David Vaihu being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Klayton Thorn sets up the try.

34'

Mason Gordon curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Australia U20 is finished off by Darby Lancaster

24'

Leafi Talataina played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ronan Leahy bursts through to advance the Australia U20 attack.

24'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Ravula adds the points for Fiji U20.

22'

Mason Gordon curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Australia U20 is finished off by Nick Bloomfield

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Klayton Thorn bursts through to advance the Australia U20 attack.

18'

Yellow Card

Tupeni Waqalala (Fiji U20) is shown a yellow card

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ronan Leahy bursts through to advance the Australia U20 attack.

17'

Conversion

Isaiah Ravula converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Fiji U20 results in a try for Epeli Waqaicece

13'

Spellbinding play by Isaiah Ravula is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Isaiah Ravula took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Mason Gordon converts the try.

12'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Liam Bowron places the ball down for the try.

11'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Ravula kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Breyton Legge goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Australia U20 v Fiji U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 24th June 2023, 09:30am CDT 
  
 Danie Craven Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Australia U20 win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

64%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bowen

46 - 37

79'

Bowen

43 - 37

69'

Lancaster

41 - 37

68'

Bowen

36 - 37

67'

Gordon

34 - 37

66'

Ravula

64'

29 - 37

Ravula

58'

29 - 34

Nakalevu

56'

29 - 32

Pearce

29 - 27

53'

Ravula

49'

29 - 27

Tagivetaua

47'

29 - 25

Leahy

29 - 20

41'

Half Time

Ravula

39'

24 - 20

Murray

38'

24 - 18

Gordon

24 - 13

35'

Vaihu

22 - 13

34'

Lancaster

17 - 13

24'

Ravula

22'

12 - 13

Bloomfield

12 - 10

18'

Waqalala

17'

7 - 10

Ravula

14'

7 - 10

Waqaicece

13'

7 - 8

Gordon

7 - 3

12'

Bowron

5 - 3

11'

Ravula

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Australia U20

Fiji U20

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Defence Profile

Australia U20

Fiji U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

46%

3-6 secs

34%

33%

6+ secs

11%

16%

Rucks Won

Wallabies U20 vs Fiji U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wallabies U20 face off against Fiji U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 1 on Sat 24th June 2023 at Danie Craven Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST, 02:30 NZST in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

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

Wallabies U20 vs Fiji U20 Squads

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