Scotland U20

14 - 29

Full Time

France U20

France U20 vs Scotland U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Axel Desperes bursts through to advance the France U20 attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Amena Caqusau bursts through to advance the Scotland U20 attack.

75'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Archie Clarke getting some game time.

74'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ruaraidh Hart being replaced.

74'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Monroe Job getting some game time.

74'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jonny Morris being replaced.

74'

France U20 make a substitution with Lucas Zamora coming on.

69'

France U20 make a substitution with Patrick Tuifua coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Hector Patterson took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Hector Patterson took full advantage.

67'

Scotland U20 make a substitution with Jack Hocking coming on.

65'

Scotland U20 make a substitution with Fergus Watson coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

The France U20 supporters go wild as Axel Desperes successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

France U20 sub Adam Mountaga Bouare comes onto the field.

61'

Zaccharie Affane departs for France U20.

61'

Scotland U20 sub Hector Patterson comes onto the field.

60'

Murdoch Lock departs for Scotland U20.

60'

Conversion

The Scotland U20 supporters go wild as Isaac Coates successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

The Scotland U20 pack has powered over for Jerry Blyth-Lafferty to score the try.

59'

Yellow Card

Sialevailea Tolofua (France U20) is shown a yellow card

58'

Charly Gambini comes on for France U20.

58'

Antonin Corso leaves the field.

58'

Simeli Daunivucu comes on for France U20.

57'

Robin Taccola leaves the field.

57'

Ryan Burke comes on.

54'

Theo Currie comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Isaac Coates kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Murdoch Lock scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

52'

What a run here by Murdoch Lock as they get over the gainline!

52'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Leo Ametlla getting some game time.

49'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Zinedine Aouad being replaced.

49'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Lyam Akrab getting some game time.

49'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Leo Chauvin being replaced.

49'

Freddie Douglas makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Scotland U20 make a substitution with Callum Norrie coming on.

40'

Scotland U20 make a substitution with Callum Smyth coming off.

40'

Scotland U20 make a substitution with Callum Smyth coming on.

40'

Scotland U20 make a substitution with Callum Norrie coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Axel Desperes adds the two points for France U20.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for France U20 as Mathis Castro goes over.

40'

Scotland U20 make a substitution with Jerry Blyth-Lafferty coming on.

40'

Scotland U20 make a substitution with Elliot Young coming off.

40'

Fabulous play by France U20 has led to Axel Desperes being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

France U20 sub Sialevailea Tolofua comes onto the field.

37'

Joe Quere Karaba departs for France U20.

37'

France U20 go for goal with Axel Desperes taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Thomas Souverbie scores from close range.

30'

Spellbinding play by Mathis Castro is finished off with a try.

30'

This is dangerous for the defence as Murdoch Lock bursts through to advance the Scotland U20 attack.

23'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jean Cotarmanac'h getting some game time.

22'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Hoani Bosmorin being replaced.

22'

Conversion

Axel Desperes makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Hoani Bosmorin goes on their own for a try.

19'

Patrick Tuifua sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Patrick Tuifua bursts through to advance the France U20 attack.

19'

Conversion

Axel Desperes converts the try.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Xan Mousques leads to a try for France U20

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Xan Mousques took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Axel Desperes is finished off with a try.

13'

France U20 sub Joe Quere Karaba comes onto the field.

11'

Sialevailea Tolofua departs for France U20.

11'

Sialevailea Tolofua comes on for France U20.

Joe Quere Karaba leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Quere Karaba goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Scotland U20 v France U20 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 9th February 2024, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Hive Stadium

Points Flow Chart

France U20 win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

85%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Desperes

65'

14 - 29

Coates

14 - 26

60'

Blyth-Lafferty

12 - 26

59'

Tolofua

58'

7 - 26

Coates

7 - 26

53'

Lock

5 - 26

52'

Half Time

Desperes

42'

0 - 26

Castro

40'

0 - 24

Souverbie

30'

0 - 19

Desperes

20'

0 - 14

Bosmorin

19'

0 - 12

Desperes

14'

0 - 7

Mousques

13'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Scotland U20

France U20

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Defence Profile

Scotland U20

France U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

41%

3-6 secs

34%

32%

6+ secs

15%

17%

Rucks Won

Scotland U20 vs France U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Scotland U20 face off against France U20 in U20 Six Nations Round 2 on Fri 9th February 2024 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 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 3rd and Scotland U20 in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Scotland U20 vs France U20 Squads

The official squads for Scotland 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.