Ireland U20

47 - 27

Full Time

Fiji U20

Fiji U20 vs Ireland U20

Events

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

81'

Fiji U20 go for goal with Frank Ralogaivau taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fiji U20 is finished off by Manieta Vonovono

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Manieta Vonovono bursts through to advance the Fiji U20 attack.

80'

Netava Saukuru sets up the try.

80'

Conversion

Sam Prendergast has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Ireland U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Gus McCarthy picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

Yellow Card

Sireli Misiwini (Fiji U20) is shown a yellow card

75'

Fiji U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sakiusa Kama getting some game time.

72'

Fiji U20 decide to make a substitution, with Epeli Waqaicece being replaced.

72'

Fiji U20 decide to make a substitution, with Netava Saukuru getting some game time.

72'

Fiji U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tupeni Waqalala being replaced.

72'

Fiji U20 decide to make a substitution, with Semi Tokitani getting some game time.

70'

Fiji U20 decide to make a substitution, with Breyton Legge being replaced.

70'

Fiji U20 decide to make a substitution, with Marika Toga getting some game time.

70'

Fiji U20 decide to make a substitution, with Moses McGoon being replaced.

70'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Max Clein coming on.

68'

Ireland U20 make a substitution with Dan Barron coming off.

68'

Fiji U20 make a substitution with Nalani May coming on.

67'

Fiji U20 make a substitution with Judah Qoro Saumaisue coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Ireland U20 supporters go wild as Sam Prendergast successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Andrew Osborne

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Andrew Osborne goes through the gap.

66'

Sam Prendergast sets up the try.

65'

Fiji U20 make a substitution with Lasaro Vuluma coming on.

65'

Fiji U20 make a substitution with Nalani May coming off.

65'

Fiji U20 make a substitution with Joshua Kina coming on.

65'

Fiji U20 make a substitution with Joeli Nainoca coming off.

65'

Fiji U20 sub Frank Ralogaivau comes onto the field.

61'

Pateresio Finau departs for Fiji U20.

61'

What a run here by Epeli Waqaicece as they get over the gainline!

57'

Hugh Gavin comes on for Ireland U20.

57'

John Devine leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by James Nicholson as they get over the gainline!

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Prendergast kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Gus McCarthy from scoring as they record the try for Ireland U20.

55'

Charlie Irvine comes on.

52'

Brian Gleeson comes off.

52'

Gus McCarthy comes on.

52'

Danny Sheahan comes off.

52'

Paddy McCarthy comes on.

52'

George Hadden comes off.

52'

Ronan Foxe comes on.

52'

Fiachna Barrett comes off.

52'

What a run here by Pateresio Finau as they get over the gainline!

51'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sam Prendergast getting some game time.

49'

Ireland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Henry McErlean being replaced.

49'

Isaiah Ravula has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Fiji U20 leads to a try for Pateresio Finau.

48'

Sakenasa Senivono Nalasi sets up the try.

48'

Pateresio Finau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Isaiah Ravula will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

43'

Try

Incisive passing by Fiji U20 is finished off by Motikiai Murray, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Epeli Waqaicece played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Fiji U20 has led to Epeli Waqaicece being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

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, Isaiah Ravula will have to re-adjust the radar.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Fiji U20 as Isaiah Ravula goes over.

38'

That's a great try assist by Philip Baselala.

38'

Fabulous play by Fiji U20 has led to Manieta Vonovono being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Sakenasa Senivono Nalasi comes on for Fiji U20.

34'

Timoci Nakalevu leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

Matty Lynch does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Brian Gleeson scores from close range.

33'

Trouble here as Diarmuid Mangan breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Philip Baselala breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Matty Lynch makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Ireland U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but George Hadden picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Nicholson bursts through to advance the Ireland U20 attack.

16'

Conversion

Isaiah Ravula converts the try.

15'

Try

Moses McGoon scores the try from close range.

14'

Matty Lynch has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

11'

Try

Danny Sheahan scores the try from close range.

10'

Conversion

Matty Lynch has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Ireland U20 leads to a try for Brian Gleeson

That's a great try assist by Matty Lynch.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland U20 v Fiji U20 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Tue 4th July 2023, 06:30am CDT 
  
 Danie Craven Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Ireland U20 win +20

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

20%

Possession Last 10 min

80%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Vonovono

80'

47 - 27

Prendergast

47 - 22

76'

McCarthy

45 - 22

76'

Misiwini

75'

40 - 22

Prendergast

40 - 22

66'

Osborne

38 - 22

66'

Prendergast

33 - 22

55'

McCarthy

31 - 22

55'

Finau

48'

26 - 22

Murray

41'

26 - 17

Half Time

Ravula

38'

26 - 12

Lynch

26 - 7

34'

Gleeson

24 - 7

33'

Lynch

19 - 7

21'

Hadden

17 - 7

20'

Ravula

15'

12 - 7

McGoon

14'

12 - 5

Sheahan

12 - 0

10'

Lynch

7 - 0

Gleeson

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland U20

Fiji U20

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Defence Profile

Ireland U20

Fiji U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

45%

3-6 secs

26%

41%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

Ireland U20 vs Fiji U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland U20 face off against Fiji U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 3 on Tue 4th July 2023 at Danie Craven Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 23:30 NZST in New Zealand, 21:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 EST in the US.

Ireland U20 won the last encounter but Ireland U20 are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Fiji U20 in 1st and Ireland U20 in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ireland U20 vs Fiji U20 Squads

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