France U20

29 - 11

Full Time

Wales U20

France U20 vs Wales U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Josh Morse comes on.

75'

Jordan Morris comes off.

75'

Penalty Goal

Axel Desperes has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Fabien Brau Boirie took full advantage.

72'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Harri Wilde as it drops short of the posts.

71'

Try

Morgan Morse scores the try from close range.

70'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Lino Julien getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

France U20 make a substitution with Leo Carbonneau coming on.

69'

France U20 make a substitution with Hugo Reus coming off.

69'

The defensive line has been broken as Aidan Boshoff goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Macs Page goes through the gap.

63'

Wales U20 sub Elijah Evans comes onto the field.

62'

Steffan Emanuel departs for Wales U20.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Owen Conquer goes through the gap.

62'

France U20 sub Antonin Corso comes onto the field.

62'

Corentin Mezou departs for France U20.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Maxence Biasotto goes through the gap.

60'

Kian Hire comes on for Wales U20.

58'

Sam Scott leaves the field.

58'

Owen Conquer comes on.

53'

Lucas de la Rua comes off.

53'

Steffan Emanuel comes on.

53'

Isaac Young comes off.

53'

Axel Desperes comes on.

53'

Mathis Ferte comes off.

53'

Geoffrey Malaterre comes on.

52'

Joe Quere Karaba comes off.

52'

Mathys Lotrian comes on.

52'

Thomas Lacombre comes off.

52'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Alexis Caumel getting some game time.

46'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Mathis Castro being replaced.

46'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Rhodri Lewis getting some game time.

46'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ieuan Davies being replaced.

46'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Harri Wilde getting some game time.

46'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Harri Ford being replaced.

46'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nick Thomas getting some game time.

46'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Osian Thomas being replaced.

46'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Morris getting some game time.

46'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Josh Morse being replaced.

46'

Maxence Biasotto makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Harry Thomas getting some game time.

45'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Steffan Emanuel being replaced.

45'

France U20 make a substitution with Thomas Marceline coming on.

45'

France U20 make a substitution with Thomas Duchene coming off.

45'

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

44'

Try

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

43'

Yellow Card

Isaac Young (Wales U20) is shown a yellow card

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Hugo Reus does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by France U20 is finished off by Hoani Bosmorin, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Fabien Brau Boirie.

36'

Fabulous play by France U20 has led to Fabien Brau Boirie being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Hugo Reus does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

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

32'

Trouble here as Thomas Lacombre breaches the defence.

32'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Harri Ford kicks the penalty goal.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sialevailea Tolofua bursts through to advance the France U20 attack.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Quere Karaba took full advantage.

15'

Harri Ford can consider themself unlucky as they see the ball hit the left upright and bounce away.

11'

Conversion

Hugo Reus has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by France U20 leads to a try for Hoani Bosmorin

The defensive line has been broken as Hoani Bosmorin goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Hugo Reus.

Penalty Goal

Harri Ford has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France U20 v Wales U20 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Tue 9th July 2024, 07:30am PDT 
  
 Athlone Stadium

Points Flow Chart

France U20 win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Desperes

29 - 11

73'

Morse

70'

26 - 11

Castro

26 - 6

43'

Young

42'

21 - 6

Half Time

Reus

21 - 6

37'

Bosmorin

19 - 6

36'

Reus

14 - 6

33'

Lacombre

12 - 6

32'

Ford

25'

7 - 6

Reus

7 - 3

Bosmorin

5 - 3

Ford

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Attack Profile

France U20

Wales U20

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Defence Profile

France U20

Wales U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

37%

3-6 secs

36%

38%

6+ secs

12%

22%

108

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

68'

72'

77'

France U20

Wales U20

France U20 vs Wales U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France U20 face off against Wales U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 3 on Tue 9th July 2024 at Athlone Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST on SuperSport, 02:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST in Australia and 07:30 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 1 place in the league table with Wales U20 in 2nd and France U20 in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

France U20 vs Wales U20 Squads

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