France U20

49 - 12

Full Time

Spain U20

France U20 vs Spain U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Spain U20 go for goal with Lucien Richardis taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

77'

Try

Julien Burguillos goes on their own for a try.

77'

Spellbinding play by Jokin Zolezzi Aguirre is finished off with a try.

77'

Conversion

Hugo Reus has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by France U20 results in a try for Geoffrey Malaterre

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Geoffrey Malaterre took full advantage.

74'

Joe Quere Karaba played a key part in that try.

74'

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

74'

Conversion

Hugo Reus has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Geoffrey Malaterre scores the try from close range.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Geoffrey Malaterre took full advantage.

72'

Joe Quere Karaba played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Thomas Souverbie took full advantage.

71'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Geoffrey Malaterre getting some game time.

70'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Charles Kante-Samba being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Nathan Bollengier took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Hoani Bosmorin took full advantage.

68'

Spain U20 make a substitution with Adam Llinares coming on.

65'

Spain U20 make a substitution with Manex Ariceta coming off.

65'

Spain U20 sub Gabriel Rocaries comes onto the field.

64'

Gonzalo Otamendi departs for Spain U20.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Nathan Bollengier goes through the gap.

63'

France U20 sub Xan Mousques comes onto the field.

61'

Axel Desperes departs for France U20.

61'

Conversion

The France U20 supporters go wild as Hugo Reus successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Fabien Brau Boirie

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Fabien Brau Boirie goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Thomas Souverbie is finished off with a try.

60'

Sialevailea Tolofua comes on for France U20.

56'

Geoffrey Malaterre leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Geoffrey Malaterre as they get over the gainline!

55'

Unax Zuriarrain comes on.

53'

Alberto Carmona comes off.

53'

Aniol Franch comes on.

50'

Guido Reyes Rendon comes off.

50'

Valentino Rizzo comes on.

50'

Martin Serrano comes off.

50'

David Gallego comes on.

50'

Diego Gonzalez comes off.

50'

Alberto Gomez comes on.

50'

Hugo Gonzalez comes off.

50'

Alexis Caumel comes on.

50'

Brent Liufau comes off.

50'

What a run here by Geoffrey Malaterre as they get over the gainline!

50'

Spain U20 decide to make a substitution, with Javier Lopez de Haro getting some game time.

47'

Spain U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nicolas Infer being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Gonzalo Otamendi adds the two points for Spain U20.

47'

Try

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

46'

Lorencio Boyer Gallardo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fabulous play by Spain U20 has led to Lucien Richardis being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

France U20 make a substitution with Thomas Souverbie coming on.

40'

France U20 make a substitution with Leo Carbonneau coming off.

40'

France U20 make a substitution with Nathan Bollengier coming on.

40'

France U20 make a substitution with Mathis Ferte coming off.

40'

France U20 make a substitution with Lorencio Boyer Gallardo coming on.

40'

France U20 make a substitution with Zinedine Aouad coming off.

40'

France U20 make a substitution with Thomas Duchene coming on.

40'

France U20 make a substitution with Lino Julien coming off.

40'

France U20 make a substitution with Thomas Lacombre coming on.

40'

France U20 make a substitution with Barnabe Massa coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to France U20.

40'

Fabulous play by France U20 has led to Zinedine Aouad being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by France U20 has led to Hoani Bosmorin being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Mathis Ferte breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Alberto Carmona breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Joe Quere Karaba breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Hugo Reus makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Barnabe Massa scores from close range.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mathis Ferte bursts through to advance the France U20 attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fabien Brau Boirie bursts through to advance the France U20 attack.

21'

Conversion

Hugo Reus makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

France U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Barnabe Massa picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

Gonzalo Otamendi will not be happy with that drop goal attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

11'

Conversion

Hugo Reus has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by France U20 leads to a try for Axel Desperes

The defensive line has been broken as Axel Desperes goes through the gap.

Mathis Ferte sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Mathis Ferte goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France U20 v Spain U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 29th June 2024, 05:00am PDT 
  
 DHL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

France U20 win +37

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Burguillos

77'

49 - 12

Reus

49 - 7

75'

Malaterre

47 - 7

74'

Reus

42 - 7

73'

Malaterre

40 - 7

72'

Reus

35 - 7

60'

Brau Boirie

33 - 7

60'

Otamendi

47'

28 - 7

Gonzalez

46'

28 - 5

Half Time

Penalty Try

28 - 0

40'

Reus

21 - 0

27'

Massa

19 - 0

26'

Reus

14 - 0

21'

Massa

12 - 0

20'

Reus

7 - 0

Desperes

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

France U20

Spain U20

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Defence Profile

France U20

Spain U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

35%

3-6 secs

27%

43%

6+ secs

12%

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

69'

76'

78'

80'

France U20

Spain U20

France U20 vs Spain U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France U20 face off against Spain U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 1 on Sat 29th June 2024 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST on SuperSport, 00:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

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

France U20 vs Spain U20 Squads

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