Italy U20

17 - 30

Full Time

Georgia U20

Georgia U20 vs Italy U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Georgia U20 go for goal with Petre Khutsishvili taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

Georgia U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tamaz Tchamiashvili picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tamaz Tchamiashvili bursts through to advance the Georgia U20 attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shalva Aptsiauri bursts through to advance the Georgia U20 attack.

77'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Enrico Pontarini getting some game time.

74'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Pietro Turrisi being replaced.

74'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tornike Ghaniashvili getting some game time.

74'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nika Lomidze being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Sebastiano Battara took full advantage.

73'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nicolas Ragoevi getting some game time.

70'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Georges Shvelidze being replaced.

70'

Yellow Card

Matthias Douglas (Italy U20) is shown a yellow card

69'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Sebastiano Battara coming on.

68'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Lorenzo Casilio coming off.

68'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Vazha Mikadze coming on.

67'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Luka Tsirekidze coming off.

67'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Tamaz Tchamiashvili coming on.

65'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Basa Khonelidze coming off.

65'

Italy U20 sub Samuele Taddei comes onto the field.

64'

Marcos Gallorini departs for Italy U20.

64'

Georgia U20 sub Giorgi Gergedava comes onto the field.

61'

Giorgi Nikoladze departs for Georgia U20.

61'

Giovanni Sante comes on for Italy U20.

59'

Alessandro Gesi leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Matthias Douglas goes through the gap.

58'

Aleksandre Jigauri comes on for Georgia U20.

58'

Davit Khuroshvili leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Shalva Aptsiauri as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Luka Khorbaladze as they get over the gainline!

56'

Giovanni Quattrini comes on for Italy U20.

56'

Nicholas Gasperini leaves the field.

56'

Matthias Douglas comes on.

54'

Francesco Bini comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Petre Khutsishvili kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Basa Khonelidze from scoring as they record the try for Georgia U20.

53'

Lasha Pkhakadze comes on.

52'

Giorgi Mamaiashvili comes off.

52'

Badri Tsikhistavi comes on.

52'

Irakli Aptsiauri comes off.

52'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Carlos Berlese getting some game time.

48'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Fabio Ruaro being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Simone Brisighella adds the two points for Italy U20.

45'

Try

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

44'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Federico Pisani coming on.

40'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Riccardo Bartolini 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

Georges Shvelidze (Georgia U20) is shown a yellow card

38'

Fabulous play by Italy U20 has led to Francesco Bini being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

Petre Khutsishvili has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Italy U20 decided to go for goal with Simone Brisighella taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

32'

Petre Khutsishvili curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

29'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Georgia U20 maul...no miracles today as Basa Khonelidze powers over.

28'

Trouble here as Tornike Kakhoidze breaches the defence.

25'

Penalty Goal

Petre Khutsishvili adds the points for Georgia U20.

24'

Conversion

Simone Brisighella makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

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

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacopo Botturi bursts through to advance the Italy U20 attack.

19'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Francesco Bini coming on.

18'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Federico Pisani coming off.

18'

Penalty Goal

Simone Brisighella makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and David Odiase took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Petre Khutsishvili converts the try.

11'

Try

Nika Lomidze scores the try from close range.

Federico Pisani comes on for Italy U20.

Francesco Bini leaves the field.

Yellow Card

Marcos Gallorini (Italy U20) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Nika Lomidze goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Italy U20 v Georgia U20 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Tue 4th July 2023, 02:00am PDT 
  
 Danie Craven Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Georgia U20 win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

79%

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tchamiashvili

77'

17 - 30

Douglas

17 - 25

69'

Khutsishvili

54'

17 - 25

Khonelidze

53'

17 - 23

Brisighella

17 - 18

45'

Gallorini

15 - 18

44'

Half Time

Shvelidze

38'

10 - 18

Khutsishvili

35'

10 - 18

Khonelidze

28'

10 - 15

Khutsishvili

24'

10 - 10

Brisighella

10 - 7

21'

Casilio

8 - 7

19'

Brisighella

3 - 7

14'

Khutsishvili

11'

0 - 7

Lomidze

0 - 5

Gallorini

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

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Italy U20 vs Georgia U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy U20 face off against Georgia U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 3 on Tue 4th July 2023 at Danie Craven Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:00. In South Africa it’s at 11:00 SAST, 21:00 NZST in New Zealand, 19:00 AEST in Australia and 02:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Georgia U20 in 2nd and Italy U20 in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Italy U20 vs Georgia U20 Squads

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