Australia U20

17 - 73

Full Time

South Africa U20

Australia U20 vs South Africa U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

Conversion

Ian van der Merwe converts the try.

81'

Try

An interception by Jaco Williams allows them to race away to score.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jaco Williams bursts through to advance the South Africa U20 attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Martens bursts through to advance the Australia U20 attack.

75'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Herman Lubbe getting some game time.

73'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jean Erasmus being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Sid Harvey has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Australia U20 results in a try for Cooper Watters

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Cooper Watters took full advantage.

72'

Xavier Rubens played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and James Martens took full advantage.

70'

Sid Harvey curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Australia U20 results in a try for Cooper Watters

69'

That's a great try assist by Aden Ekanayake.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Aden Ekanayake took full advantage.

69'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Matt Romao coming on.

67'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Bathobele Hlekani coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Sid Harvey goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Cooper Watters goes through the gap.

65'

Australia U20 sub Joe Dillon comes onto the field.

62'

Joey Fowler departs for Australia U20.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Siya Ndlozi goes through the gap.

61'

South Africa U20 sub Erich Visser comes onto the field.

61'

Haashim Pead departs for South Africa U20.

61'

Australia U20 sub Aden Ekanayake comes onto the field.

60'

Eli Langi departs for Australia U20.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ian van der Merwe kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Xola Nyali scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Xola Nyali as they get over the gainline!

57'

Nathaniel Tiitii comes on.

53'

Finn Baxter comes off.

53'

Joseph Mangelsdorf comes on.

53'

Charlie Brosnan comes off.

53'

Ian van der Merwe comes on.

53'

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo comes off.

53'

Jaundre Schoeman comes on.

53'

Siphosethu Mnebelele comes off.

53'

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jacobus Grobbelaar from scoring as they record the try for South Africa U20.

52'

That's a great try assist by Haashim Pead.

52'

What a run here by Jaco Williams as they get over the gainline!

51'

Jacobus Grobbelaar comes on.

50'

JJ Theron comes off.

50'

Ollie Barrett comes on.

50'

Lipina Ata comes off.

50'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jaco Williams getting some game time.

49'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Cheswill Jooste being replaced.

49'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jean Erasmus getting some game time.

49'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Herman Lubbe being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo adds the two points for South Africa U20.

49'

Try

Nobody was going to stop JJ Theron from scoring that try!

48'

Bathobele Hlekani sets up the try.

48'

Siya Ndlozi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Australia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Toby Brial getting some game time.

47'

Australia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Beau Morrison being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo adds the two points for South Africa U20.

47'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Gilermo Mentoe from scoring that try!

46'

Gilermo Mentoe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Joey Fowler makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Australia U20 decide to make a substitution, with James Martens getting some game time.

45'

Australia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Hwi Sharples being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo adds the two points for South Africa U20.

45'

Try

Slick passing by South Africa U20 leads to a try for Haashim Pead.

44'

Spellbinding play by Siya Ndlozi is finished off with a try.

44'

Siya Ndlozi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Demitre Erasmus makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Australia U20 make a substitution with Edwin Langi coming on.

40'

Australia U20 make a substitution with Trevor King coming off.

40'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Oliver Reid coming on.

40'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Simphiwe Ngobese coming off.

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, Vusi Simphiwe Moyo will have to re-adjust the radar.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by South Africa U20 is finished off by Cheswill Jooste, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by South Africa U20 has led to Cheswill Jooste being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Riley Norton.

39'

Conversion

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by South Africa U20 is finished off by Siya Ndlozi, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Gilermo Mentoe.

36'

Fabulous play by South Africa U20 has led to Gilermo Mentoe being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by South Africa U20 ends with a try for Siya Ndlozi.

30'

Spellbinding play by Haashim Pead is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Haashim Pead breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Beau Morrison breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Gilermo Mentoe breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

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

23'

Sid Harvey has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Australia U20 results in a try for Sid Harvey

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Sid Harvey took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Joey Fowler is finished off with a try.

12'

Conversion

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by South Africa U20 leads to a try for Haashim Pead

That's a great try assist by Siphosethu Mnebelele.

The defensive line has been broken as Siphosethu Mnebelele goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Xavier Rubens goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Australia U20 v South Africa U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 29th June 2025, 06:30am PDT 
  
 Pata Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Katsuki Furuse

Points Flow Chart

South Africa U20 win +56

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

95%

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

van der Merwe

81'

17 - 73

Williams

81'

17 - 71

Harvey

17 - 66

73'

Watters

15 - 66

72'

Watters

10 - 66

69'

van der Merwe

58'

5 - 66

Nyali

57'

5 - 64

Grobbelaar

52'

5 - 59

Moyo

49'

5 - 54

Theron

48'

5 - 52

Moyo

47'

5 - 47

Mentoe

46'

5 - 45

Moyo

45'

5 - 40

Pead

44'

5 - 38

Half Time

Jooste

39'

5 - 33

Moyo

37'

5 - 28

Ndlozi

36'

5 - 26

Moyo

31'

5 - 21

Ndlozi

30'

5 - 19

Moyo

24'

5 - 14

Lubbe

23'

5 - 12

Harvey

5 - 7

12'

Moyo

0 - 7

Pead

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Australia U20

South Africa U20

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Defence Profile

Australia U20

South Africa U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

50%

3-6 secs

34%

33%

6+ secs

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

70'

71'

73'

76'

Australia U20

South Africa U20

Wallabies U20 vs Springboks U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wallabies U20 face off against Springboks U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 1 on Sun 29th June 2025 at Pata Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 15:30 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 01:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 06:30 EST on Paramount+ 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 2 places in the league table with Springboks U20 in 1st and Wallabies U20 in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wallabies U20 vs Springboks U20 Squads

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