Italy U20

5 - 58

Full Time

France U20

France U20 vs Italy U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Italy U20 go for goal with Pietro Celi taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Try

Italy U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nelson Casartelli picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Quentin Algay bursts through to advance the France U20 attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Elyjah Ibsaiene took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Carlo Antonio Bianchi took full advantage.

72'

Jean Cotarmanac'h curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

71'

Try

A series of passes by France U20 results in a try for Simeli Daunivucu

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Simeli Daunivucu took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Jacques Nguimbous.

70'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Giacomo Ndoumbe Lobe coming on.

69'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Roberto Fasti coming off.

69'

Conversion

The France U20 supporters go wild as Jean Cotarmanac'h successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by France U20 leads to a try for Lucas Vigneres

63'

Spellbinding play by Martin Blum is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Martin Blum goes through the gap.

63'

France U20 sub Martin Blum comes onto the field.

62'

Mathis Ibo departs for France U20.

62'

France U20 sub Jean-Yves Liufau comes onto the field.

62'

Mohamed Megherbi departs for France U20.

62'

Jean Cotarmanac'h curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

62'

Try

France U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Elyjah Ibsaiene touching down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Corentin Mezou is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Leveque goes through the gap.

60'

Carlo Antonio Bianchi comes on for Italy U20.

59'

Antony Italo Miranda leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jean Cotarmanac'h kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sialevailea Tolofua from scoring as they record the try for France U20.

58'

What a run here by Elyjah Ibsaiene as they get over the gainline!

56'

Jacques Nguimbous comes on for France U20.

56'

Charles Kante-Samba leaves the field.

56'

Lucas Vigneres comes on.

52'

Melvyn Rates comes off.

52'

Jean Cotarmanac'h comes on.

52'

Luka Keletaona comes off.

52'

Quentin Algay comes on.

52'

Lyam Akrab comes off.

52'

Mattia Midena comes on.

50'

Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi comes off.

50'

Sergio Pelliccioli comes on.

50'

Christian Brasini comes off.

50'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Matteo Bellotto getting some game time.

49'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Giulio Sari being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Luka Keletaona adds the two points for France U20.

49'

Try

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

48'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Riccardo Ioannucci getting some game time.

48'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Edoardo Todaro being replaced.

48'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Edouard-Junior Jabea Njocke getting some game time.

48'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Samuel Jean Christophe being replaced.

48'

Jules Ducros makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Giacomo Casiraghi coming on.

43'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Alessio Caiolo-Serra coming off.

43'

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

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for France U20 as Elyjah Ibsaiene goes over.

41'

Fabulous play by France U20 has led to Elyjah Ibsaiene being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Nicola Bolognini coming on.

41'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Bruno Vallesi coming off.

41'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi coming on.

41'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Mattia Midena coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Mattia Midena coming on.

41'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi coming off.

41'

Fabulous play by France U20 has led to Elyjah Ibsaiene being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Luka Keletaona does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Lyam Akrab scores from close range.

30'

Luka Keletaona curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France U20 is finished off by Melvyn Rates

18'

Simeli Daunivucu sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Simeli Daunivucu bursts through to advance the France U20 attack.

18'

Conversion

Luka Keletaona converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by France U20 results in a try for Noa Traversier

14'

Spellbinding play by Corentin Mezou is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Corentin Mezou took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Leveque took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Luka Keletaona makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Elyjah Ibsaiene comes on for France U20.

Raphael Darquier leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Oliver Cowie goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Malik Faissal goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Italy U20 v France U20 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 22nd February 2025, 01:45pm CST 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo 
  
 Peter Martin

Points Flow Chart

France U20 win +53

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

89%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Casartelli

5 - 58

79'

Daunivucu

70'

0 - 58

Cotarmanac'h

64'

0 - 53

Vigneres

63'

0 - 51

Ibsaiene

60'

0 - 46

Cotarmanac'h

59'

0 - 41

Tolofua

58'

0 - 39

Keletaona

49'

0 - 34

Akrab

48'

0 - 32

Ibsaiene

41'

0 - 27

Half Time

Keletaona

31'

0 - 22

Akrab

30'

0 - 20

Rates

18'

0 - 15

Keletaona

15'

0 - 10

Traversier

14'

0 - 8

Keletaona

10'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Italy U20

France U20

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Defence Profile

Italy U20

France U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

60%

3-6 secs

38%

35%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

66'

74'

77'

78'

Italy U20

France U20

Italy U20 vs France U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy U20 face off against France U20 in U20 Six Nations Round 3 on Sat 22nd February 2025 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:45 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 21:45 SAST, 07:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 05:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 14:45 EST in the US.

France U20 won the last encounter but France 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 France U20 in 1st and Italy U20 in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Italy U20 vs France U20 Squads

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