New Zealand U20

35 - 44

Full Time

Australia U20

Australia U20 vs New Zealand U20

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Jackson Ropata comes on.

78'

Taj Annan comes off.

78'

Conversion

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Australia U20 is finished off by Teddy Wilson

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Teddy Wilson bursts through to advance the Australia U20 attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Tom Morrison is finished off with a try.

77'

Yellow Card

Xavi Taele (New Zealand U20) is shown a yellow card

72'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Gabe Robinson getting some game time.

70'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Siale Lauaki being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Codemeru Vai took full advantage.

69'

Australia U20 make a substitution with Ollie McCrea coming on.

65'

Australia U20 make a substitution with Toby Macpherson coming off.

65'

New Zealand U20 make a substitution with Codemeru Vai coming on.

65'

New Zealand U20 make a substitution with Caleb Tangitau coming off.

65'

New Zealand U20 make a substitution with Hunter Fahey coming on.

65'

New Zealand U20 make a substitution with Malakai Hala coming off.

65'

New Zealand U20 sub Vernon Bason comes onto the field.

64'

Jack Taylor departs for New Zealand U20.

64'

Che Clark comes on for New Zealand U20.

60'

Malachi Wrampling-Alec leaves the field.

60'

Xavi Taele comes on for New Zealand U20.

59'

Leo Gordon leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry McLaughlin-Phillips kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from Tim Ryan

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Tim Ryan goes through the gap.

58'

David Vaihu comes on for Australia U20.

57'

Ronan Leahy leaves the field.

57'

Taha Kemara has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by New Zealand U20 results in a try for Caleb Tangitau.

55'

That's a great try assist by Macca Springer.

55'

What a run here by Macca Springer as they get over the gainline!

55'

Tahlor Cahill comes on.

54'

Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo comes off.

54'

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Australia U20 results in a try for Ronan Leahy.

51'

John Bryant sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by John Bryant as they get over the gainline!

51'

Jordi Viljoen comes on.

50'

Noah Hotham comes off.

50'

Australia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Trevor King getting some game time.

49'

Australia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nick Bloomfield being replaced.

49'

Australia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Liam Bowron getting some game time.

49'

Australia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Max Craig being replaced.

49'

Australia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Marley Pearce getting some game time.

49'

Australia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jack Barrett being replaced.

49'

Caleb Tangitau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Conversion

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips adds the two points for Australia U20.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Australia U20 leads to a try for Tim Ryan.

46'

Tim Ryan makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Henry O'Donnell is finished off with a try.

46'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Taha Kemara will have to re-adjust the radar.

44'

Try

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

44'

Noah Hotham played a key part in that try.

43'

Australia U20 make a substitution with John Bryant coming on.

43'

Australia U20 make a substitution with Nick Baker coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Drop Goal

The New Zealand U20 supporters go wild as Taha Kemara successfully kicks the %a%.

41'

Conversion

Taha Kemara does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by New Zealand U20 is finished off by Malachi Wrampling-Alec, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Siale Lauaki.

38'

Fabulous play by New Zealand U20 has led to Siale Lauaki being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

The New Zealand U20 supporters go wild as Taha Kemara successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

The conversion is on its way from Harry McLaughlin-Phillips but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Australia U20 ends with a try for Henry O'Donnell.

27'

Jack Barrett played a key part in that try.

27'

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

24'

Try

Great forward play by Australia U20 allows Max Craig to score the try.

23'

Yellow Card

Malachi Wrampling-Alec (New Zealand U20) is shown a yellow card

22'

Conversion

Taha Kemara makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand U20 is finished off by Caleb Tangitau

19'

Malachi Wrampling-Alec sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Malachi Wrampling-Alec bursts through to advance the New Zealand U20 attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aki Tuivailala bursts through to advance the New Zealand U20 attack.

17'

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

16'

Try

Max Craig scores the try from close range.

15'

Spellbinding play by Teddy Wilson is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Nick Baker took full advantage.

15'

Red Card

Tom Allen (New Zealand U20) is shown the red card

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Henry O'Donnell took full advantage.

12'

Penalty Goal

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips kicks the penalty.

Taha Kemara hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

Great hands by New Zealand U20 leads to a try for Macca Springer

The defensive line has been broken as Macca Springer goes through the gap.

Aki Tuivailala sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Macca Springer goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 New Zealand U20 v Australia U20 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sun 9th July 2023, 05:00am PDT 
  
 Athlone Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Australia U20 win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

40%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

55%

Possession Last 10 min

45%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McLaughlin-Phillips

78'

35 - 44

Wilson

77'

35 - 42

Taele

35 - 37

72'

McLaughlin-Phillips

59'

35 - 37

Ryan

58'

35 - 35

Tangitau

35 - 30

55'

Leahy

51'

30 - 30

McLaughlin-Phillips

47'

30 - 25

Ryan

46'

30 - 23

Taylor

30 - 18

44'

Half Time

Kemara

25 - 18

41'

Kemara

22 - 18

39'

Wrampling-Alec

20 - 18

38'

Kemara

15 - 18

32'

O'Donnell

27'

12 - 18

Craig

23'

12 - 13

Wrampling-Alec

12 - 8

22'

Kemara

12 - 8

20'

Tangitau

10 - 8

19'

Craig

15'

5 - 8

Allen

5 - 3

12'

McLaughlin-Phillips

5 - 3

Springer

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.8

Entries

Attack Profile

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Australia U20

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Defence Profile

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All Blacks U20 vs Wallabies U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

All Blacks U20 face off against Wallabies U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Semi Final on Sun 9th July 2023 at Athlone Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST, 00:00 NZST in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

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

All Blacks U20 vs Wallabies U20 Squads

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