South Africa U20

22 - 15

Full Time

England U20

England U20 vs South Africa U20

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chandler Cunningham-South bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

77'

Litelihle Bester comes on.

77'

Damian Markus comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tristan Woodman bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

76'

Michael Annies comes on.

75'

Jean Smith comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Wills took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Chandler Cunningham-South took full advantage.

71'

Jean Smith takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

68'

England U20 make a substitution with Jimmy Halliwell coming on.

65'

England U20 make a substitution with Afolabi Fasogbon coming off.

65'

England U20 sub Joseph Woodward comes onto the field.

62'

Rekeiti Ma'asi-White departs for England U20.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Rekeiti Ma'asi-White goes through the gap.

59'

Ethan Clarke comes on for England U20.

59'

Asher Opoku-Fordjour leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Jenkins goes through the gap.

58'

Gcino Mdletshe comes on for South Africa U20.

56'

Tiaan Wessels leaves the field.

56'

Imad Khan comes on for South Africa U20.

56'

Neil Le Roux leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Alex Wills as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Louie Johnson as they get over the gainline!

55'

Corne Lavagna comes on.

51'

Phatu Ganyane comes off.

51'

Nathan Jibulu comes on.

50'

Craig Wright comes off.

50'

Finn Carnduff comes on.

50'

Joe Bailey comes off.

50'

Tristan Woodman comes on.

50'

Zach Carr comes off.

50'

England U20 decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Bracken getting some game time.

48'

England U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nye Thomas being replaced.

48'

England U20 decide to make a substitution, with Louie Johnson getting some game time.

48'

England U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sam Harris being replaced.

48'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Abulele Ndabambi getting some game time.

48'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Coetzee Le Roux being replaced.

48'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with SJ Kotze getting some game time.

48'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Juann Else being replaced.

48'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Zachary Porthen coming on.

43'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Mawande Mdanda coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Conversion

Connor Slevin adds the two points for England U20.

43'

Try

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

42'

England U20 make a substitution with Rekeiti Ma'asi-White coming on.

42'

England U20 make a substitution with Joseph Woodward coming off.

42'

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

39'

Try

The South Africa U20 maul pushes over the tryline as Juann Else scores.

38'

Joseph Woodward comes on.

29'

Rekeiti Ma'asi-White comes off.

29'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Jean Smith as they hook it left.

26'

Connor Slevin curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by England U20 is finished off by Craig Wright

22'

That's a great try assist by Cassius Cleaves.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cassius Cleaves bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

22'

Penalty Goal

Jean Smith adds the points for South Africa U20.

20'

Conversion

Jean Smith converts the try.

18'

Try

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

17'

Neil Le Roux sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Jean Smith took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Jean Smith converts the try.

11'

Try

Hennie Sieberhagen scores the try from close range.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Quewin Nortje took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Connor Slevin kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 South Africa U20 v England U20 
  
 Final 
  
 Fri 14th July 2023, 07:30am PDT 
  
 Athlone Stadium

Points Flow Chart

South Africa U20 win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Half Time

Slevin

43'

22 - 15

Carr

42'

22 - 13

Else

22 - 8

38'

Wright

22'

17 - 8

Smith

17 - 3

20'

Smith

14 - 3

18'

Beets

12 - 3

17'

Smith

7 - 3

11'

Sieberhagen

5 - 3

10'

Slevin

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

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Springboks U20 vs England U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Springboks U20 face off against England U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Final on Fri 14th July 2023 at Athlone 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 07:30 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 England U20 in 1st and Springboks U20 in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Springboks U20 vs England U20 Squads

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