South Africa U20

57 - 7

Full Time

Fiji U20

Fiji U20 vs South Africa U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Michail Damon getting some game time.

74'

Conversion

Tylor Sefoor has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by South Africa U20 results in a try for Asad Moos

73'

Juan Smal played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Joshua Boulle took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Josefa Ubitau took full advantage.

71'

Fiji U20 decide to make a substitution, with Anare Cagi getting some game time.

70'

Fiji U20 decide to make a substitution, with Matai Tuisireli being replaced.

70'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Ngobeni being replaced.

70'

Tylor Sefoor curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

69'

Try

A series of passes by South Africa U20 results in a try for Likhona Finca

68'

That's a great try assist by Sibabalwe Mahashe.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Sibabalwe Mahashe took full advantage.

68'

Conversion

The South Africa U20 supporters go wild as Tylor Sefoor successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

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

64'

Fiji U20 sub Nemani Kurucake comes onto the field.

64'

Isikeli Basiyalo departs for Fiji U20.

64'

South Africa U20 sub Ezekiel Ngobeni comes onto the field.

64'

Joel Leotlela departs for South Africa U20.

64'

South Africa U20 sub Liyema Ntshanga comes onto the field.

64'

Ruan Swart departs for South Africa U20.

64'

Yellow Card

Malakai Masi (Fiji U20) is shown a yellow card

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Litelihle Bester goes through the gap.

62'

Fiji U20 sub Ponipate Tuberi comes onto the field.

61'

Bogi Kikau departs for Fiji U20.

61'

Fiji U20 sub Malakai Masi comes onto the field.

60'

Nalani May departs for Fiji U20.

60'

South Africa U20 sub Divan Fuller comes onto the field.

60'

JF van Heerden departs for South Africa U20.

60'

South Africa U20 sub Casper Badenhorst comes onto the field.

60'

Zachary Porthen departs for South Africa U20.

60'

Pauliasi Koroibiau comes on.

53'

Aisea Nawai comes off.

53'

Luke Nasau comes on.

53'

Breyton Legge comes off.

53'

Joshua Uluibau comes on.

52'

Moses Armstrong-Ravula comes off.

52'

Matai Tuisireli comes on.

52'

Anare Cagi comes off.

52'

Tylor Sefoor comes on.

51'

Liam Koen comes off.

51'

Likhona Finca comes on.

51'

Michail Damon comes off.

51'

Keanu Coetsee comes on.

51'

Bathobele Hlekani comes off.

51'

Juan Smal comes on.

51'

Luca Bakkes comes off.

51'

What a run here by Josefa Ubitau as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Bogi Kikau adds the two points for Fiji U20.

49'

Try

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

48'

Moses Armstrong-Ravula makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Conversion

Liam Koen adds the two points for South Africa U20.

44'

Try

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

43'

Fiji U20 make a substitution with Bogi Kikau coming on.

40'

Fiji U20 make a substitution with Luke Nasau coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Yellow Card

Jurenzo Julius (South Africa U20) is shown a yellow card

39'

Fabulous play by Fiji U20 has led to Simon Koroiyadi being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fiji U20 sub Josefa Ubitau comes onto the field.

37'

Isikeli Rabitu departs for Fiji U20.

37'

Conversion

Liam Koen does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

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

35'

Litelihle Bester sets up the try.

35'

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

35'

Conversion

Liam Koen does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Silky skills by South Africa U20 ends with a try for Joel Leotlela.

32'

Trouble here as Joel Leotlela breaches the defence.

32'

Jurenzo Julius sets up the try.

32'

Luke Nasau comes on.

28'

Bogi Kikau comes off.

28'

Yellow Card

Breyton Legge (Fiji U20) is shown a yellow card

28'

Liam Koen will not be happy with that penalty goal attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

23'

Penalty Goal

Liam Koen adds the points for South Africa U20.

21'

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

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Sivaniolo Lumelume took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Liam Koen converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by South Africa U20 results in a try for Michail Damon

12'

Spellbinding play by Liam Koen is finished off with a try.

12'

Conversion

Liam Koen has kicked a conversion.

Try

Jurenzo Julius scores the try from close range.

Asad Moos played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Bathobele Hlekani goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 South Africa U20 v Fiji U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 29th June 2024, 10:00am PDT 
  
 DHL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

South Africa U20 win +50

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

Possession Last 10 min

56%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sefoor

57 - 7

74'

Moos

55 - 7

73'

Finca

50 - 7

68'

Sefoor

45 - 7

65'

Mahashe

43 - 7

64'

Masi

64'

38 - 7

Kikau

49'

38 - 7

Cagi

48'

38 - 5

Koen

38 - 0

44'

Bakkes

36 - 0

43'

Half Time

Julius

31 - 0

39'

Koen

31 - 0

36'

Julius

29 - 0

35'

Koen

24 - 0

33'

Leotlela

22 - 0

32'

Legge

28'

17 - 0

Koen

17 - 0

21'

Koen

14 - 0

13'

Damon

12 - 0

12'

Koen

7 - 0

Julius

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa U20

Fiji U20

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Defence Profile

South Africa U20

Fiji U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

3-6 secs

28%

38%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

67'

71'

75'

South Africa U20

Fiji U20

Springboks U20 vs Fiji U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Springboks U20 face off against Fiji U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 1 on Sat 29th June 2024 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 19:00 SAST on SuperSport, 05:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 10:00 EST in the US.

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

Springboks U20 vs Fiji U20 Squads

The official squads for Springboks 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.