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Wallabies U20 face off against Italy U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 2 on Thu 4th July 2024 at Athlone 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.
Wallabies U20 won the last encounter but Wallabies U20 are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Italy U20 in 2nd and Wallabies U20 in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Wallabies 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.
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South Africa U20 have won the World Rugby U20 Championship, beating New Zealand 23-15 in Rovigo on Saturday.
The World Rugby U20 Championship will return to Georgia after a nine-year gap.
Lotu Vunipola has been named in Australia’s starting side for the first time, named at loosehead prop.
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Simone Brisighella makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Great hands by Australia U20 leads to a try for Ronan Leahy
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips adds the two points for Australia U20.
The Australia U20 maul march their way over the white wash for Ottavio Tuipulotu to touch down.
Simone Brisighella adds the two points for Italy U20.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Valerio Siciliano dots the ball down from close range.
Dane Sawers (Australia U20) is shown a yellow card
Simone Brisighella makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
The pressure has finally told as Luca Bellucci scores from close range.