England U20

22 - 32

Full Time

South Africa U20

England 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'

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

80'

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

79'

Alfie Longstaff comes on.

76'

Kepu Tuipulotu comes off.

76'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jaundre Schoeman getting some game time.

72'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Siphosethu Mnebelele being replaced.

72'

Yellow Card

Gino Cupido (South Africa U20) is shown a yellow card

70'

England U20 make a substitution with Campbell Ridl coming on.

69'

England U20 make a substitution with Josh Bellamy coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Bellamy took full advantage.

68'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Ceano Everson coming on.

66'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Haashim Pead coming off.

66'

England U20 make a substitution with Tye Raymont coming on.

66'

England U20 make a substitution with Billy Sela coming off.

66'

England U20 make a substitution with Ollie Scola coming on.

66'

England U20 make a substitution with Ralph McEachran coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Cheswill Jooste goes through the gap.

65'

South Africa U20 sub Matt Romao comes onto the field.

60'

Bathobele Hlekani departs for South Africa U20.

60'

Oliver Reid comes on for South Africa U20.

57'

Simphiwe Ngobese leaves the field.

57'

Gilermo Mentoe comes on for South Africa U20.

57'

Dominic Malgas leaves the field.

57'

Jacobus Grobbelaar comes on for South Africa U20.

56'

JJ Theron leaves the field.

56'

Aiden Ainsworth-Cave comes on for England U20.

56'

Sam Williams leaves the field.

56'

Junior Kpoku comes on for England U20.

56'

Tom Burrow leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Jack Bracken as they get over the gainline!

55'

Archie McParland comes on.

51'

Jonny Weimann comes off.

51'

Jean Erasmus comes on.

50'

Herman Lubbe comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

49'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Haashim Pead from scoring that try!

49'

Haashim Pead makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Penalty Goal

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Josh Bellamy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Penalty Goal

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Dominic Malgas coming on.

40'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Gilermo Mentoe coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

England U20 sub Noah Caluori comes onto the field.

37'

Ben Redshaw departs for England U20.

37'

Penalty Goal

Ben Coen has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Conversion

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

35'

Try

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

34'

Jaco Williams sets up the try.

34'

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

34'

England U20 go for goal with Ben Coen taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jack Bracken scores from close range.

31'

Trouble here as Jack Bracken breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Ben Redshaw breaches the defence.

31'

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Haashim Pead scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Cheswill Jooste breaches the defence.

27'

Jaco Williams comes on.

26'

Siya Ndlozi comes off.

26'

Conversion

Vusi Simphiwe Moyo makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Cheswill Jooste goes on their own for a try.

22'

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Haashim Pead.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Gino Cupido took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Ben Coen converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by England U20 results in a try for Connor Treacey

10'

Ralph McEachran played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Ralph McEachran took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Jack Bracken took full advantage.

Conversion

Josh Bellamy has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by England U20 leads to a try for Jonny Weimann

That's a great try assist by Ben Redshaw.

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Redshaw goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Gilermo Mentoe goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 England U20 v South Africa U20 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 4th July 2025, 09:00am PDT 
  
 Stadio Comunale Mario Battaglini 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Tomas Bertazza

Points Flow Chart

South Africa U20 win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

48%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cupido

70'

22 - 32

Moyo

49'

22 - 32

Pead

49'

22 - 30

Moyo

48'

22 - 25

Moyo

45'

22 - 22

Half Time

Coen

22 - 19

36'

Moyo

35'

19 - 19

Mentoe

34'

19 - 17

Bracken

19 - 12

31'

Pead

27'

14 - 12

Moyo

22'

14 - 7

Jooste

22'

14 - 5

Coen

14 - 0

10'

Treacey

12 - 0

10'

Bellamy

7 - 0

Weimann

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

England U20

South Africa U20

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Defence Profile

England U20

South Africa U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

50%

3-6 secs

33%

30%

6+ secs

21%

20%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

69'

70'

71'

78'

80'

England U20

South Africa U20

England U20 vs Springboks U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

England U20 face off against Springboks U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 2 on Fri 4th July 2025 at Stadio Comunale Mario Battaglini. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 18:00 SAST on SuperSport, 04:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 09:00 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 1 place in the league table with Springboks U20 in 1st and England U20 in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

England U20 vs Springboks U20 Squads

The official squads for England 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.