South Africa U20

53 - 37

Full Time

England U20

England U20 vs South Africa U20

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Hugh Shields takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

78'

Try

England U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Hugh Shields picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hugh Shields bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Jonny Weimann is finished off with a try.

78'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Alzeadon Felix getting some game time.

71'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Yaqeen Ahmed being replaced.

71'

The penalty attempt by Yaqeen Ahmed has rebounded off the right post and back into play.

70'

Yaqeen Ahmed looks to land a drop goal, but it misses sailing past the left handside of the posts.

69'

Penalty Goal

The South Africa U20 supporters go wild as Yaqeen Ahmed successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Conversion

The England U20 supporters go wild as Hugh Shields successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

England U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tate Williams touching down.

64'

Red Card

Luan Giliomee (South Africa U20) is shown the red card

63'

South Africa U20 sub Jayden Brits comes onto the field.

61'

Hendre Schoeman departs for South Africa U20.

61'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Yaqeen Ahmed kicks the penalty goal.

61'

Luan van der Berg comes on for South Africa U20.

59'

Danie Kruger leaves the field.

59'

Thomas Beling comes on for South Africa U20.

59'

Luke Cannon leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Yaqeen Ahmed kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

South Africa U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Luke Cannon touching down.

58'

Risima Khosa played a key part in that try.

58'

Jerold Gorleku comes on for England U20.

57'

Patrick Hogg leaves the field.

57'

Finlay Cunnison comes on for England U20.

57'

Tyler Offiah leaves the field.

57'

Sonny Tonga'uiha comes on for England U20.

56'

Ollie Streeter leaves the field.

56'

Risima Khosa comes on for South Africa U20.

56'

Kebotile Maake leaves the field.

56'

Jaythen Orange comes on for South Africa U20.

56'

Heinrich Theron leaves the field.

56'

Oliver Spencer comes on for England U20.

56'

Oliver Scola leaves the field.

56'

Hugh Shields has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jonny Weimann from scoring as they record the try for England U20.

54'

Jonny Weimann comes on.

53'

Lucas Friday comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Yaqeen Ahmed kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by South Africa U20 results in a try for Khuthadzo Rasivhaga.

52'

What a run here by Khuthadzo Rasivhaga as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Heinrich Theron.

52'

Finn Keylock comes on.

52'

Nick Lilley comes off.

52'

George Marsh comes on.

52'

Connor Treacey comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Yaqeen Ahmed kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by South Africa U20 leads to a try for Kebotile Maake.

49'

Kebotile Maake makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Ethan Adams sets up the try.

49'

Yaqeen Ahmed makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Cheswill Jooste makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Rambo Kubheka getting some game time.

48'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Oliver Reid being replaced.

48'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Liam van Wyk getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Conversion

Yaqeen Ahmed adds the two points for South Africa U20.

48'

Try

Slick passing by South Africa U20 leads to a try for Kebotile Maake.

47'

Kebotile Maake makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Luan Giliomee is finished off with a try.

46'

Conversion

Yaqeen Ahmed adds the two points for South Africa U20.

42'

Try

Slick passing by South Africa U20 leads to a try for Khuthadzo Rasivhaga.

41'

Luan Giliomee played a key part in that try.

41'

Luan Giliomee makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Hugh Shields has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Jimmy Staples comes on for England U20.

34'

Jerold Gorleku leaves the field.

34'

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

34'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Khuthadzo Rasivhaga to score the try.

33'

Yaqeen Ahmed sets up the try.

33'

Red Card

Seb Kelly (England U20) is shown the red card

31'

Conversion

Hugh Shields does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Hugh Shields scores from close range.

29'

Spellbinding play by Lucas Friday is finished off with a try.

29'

Jerold Gorleku comes on.

26'

Jimmy Staples comes off.

26'

Patrick Hogg comes on.

26'

Aiden Ainsworth-Cave comes off.

26'

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

24'

Penalty Goal

Hugh Shields does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Conversion

Yaqeen Ahmed converts the try.

12'

Try

Yaqeen Ahmed scores the try from close range.

11'

Hendre Schoeman played a key part in that try.

11'

Conversion

Hugh Shields has kicked a conversion.

Try

England U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ollie Streeter touching down.

We are underway as the referee Kevin Bralley blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 South Africa U20 v England U20 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Mon 13th July 2026, 09:30am PDT 
  
 Avchala Stadium 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Kevin Bralley

Points Flow Chart

South Africa U20 win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

42%

% Of Game In Lead

49%

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Shields

78'

53 - 37

Ahmed

53 - 32

68'

Shields

65'

50 - 32

Williams

64'

50 - 30

Giliomee

50 - 25

63'

Ahmed

50 - 25

61'

Ahmed

47 - 25

59'

Cannon

45 - 25

58'

Weimann

54'

40 - 25

Ahmed

40 - 20

53'

Rasivhaga

38 - 20

52'

Ahmed

33 - 20

50'

Maake

31 - 20

49'

Ahmed

26 - 20

48'

Maake

24 - 20

47'

Ahmed

19 - 20

42'

Rasivhaga

17 - 20

41'

Half Time

Shields

39'

12 - 20

Rasivhaga

12 - 17

33'

Kelly

31'

7 - 17

Shields

30'

7 - 17

Shields

29'

7 - 15

Shields

17'

7 - 10

Ahmed

7 - 7

12'

Ahmed

5 - 7

11'

Shields

0 - 7

Streeter

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa U20

England U20

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Defence Profile

South Africa U20

England U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

40%

3-6 secs

30%

44%

6+ secs

10%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

70'

74'

80'

81'

South Africa U20

England U20

Springboks U20 vs England U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Springboks U20 face off against England U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Semi Final on Mon 13th July 2026 at Avchala Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST on SuperSport, 04:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 09:30 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 0 place in the league table with England U20 in 1st and England U20 in 1st 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.