Georgia U20

28 - 17

Full Time

Italy 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'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nelson Casartelli bursts through to advance the Italy U20 attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marco Scalabrin bursts through to advance the Italy U20 attack.

76'

Murtaz Tskhadadze comes on.

76'

Temur Tsulukidze comes off.

76'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Francesco Gentile getting some game time.

70'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Federico Pisani being replaced.

70'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nugzar Kevkhishvili getting some game time.

70'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Khaindrava being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Georgia U20 supporters go wild as Luka Tsirekidze successfully kicks the conversion.

70'

Try

Mikheil Kachlavashvili scores the try from close range.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Mikheil Kachlavashvili took full advantage.

68'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Mattia Midena coming on.

67'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Giacomo Milano coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Italy U20 supporters go wild as Simone Brisighella successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Valerio Siciliano coming on.

67'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Nicholas Gasperini coming off.

67'

Try

Great hands by Italy U20 leads to a try for Nicholas Gasperini

66'

Nelson Casartelli sets up the try.

66'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Davit Kuntelia coming on.

66'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Davit Mchedlidze coming off.

66'

Georgia U20 sub Mikheil Kachlavashvili comes onto the field.

64'

Aleksandre Jigauri departs for Georgia U20.

64'

Italy U20 sub Mattia Jimenez comes onto the field.

63'

Lorenzo Casilio departs for Italy U20.

63'

Georgia U20 sub Tariel Burtikashvili comes onto the field.

62'

Luka Takaishvili departs for Georgia U20.

62'

Conversion

The Georgia U20 supporters go wild as Luka Tsirekidze successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Georgia U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Giorgi Khaindrava touching down.

61'

Spellbinding play by Andro Dvali is finished off with a try.

61'

Shota Kheladze comes on for Georgia U20.

57'

Nika Lomidze leaves the field.

57'

Mirko Belloni comes on for Italy U20.

57'

Mattia Midena leaves the field.

57'

Tommaso Redondi comes on.

54'

Samuele Mirenzi comes off.

54'

Yellow Card

Simone Brisighella (Italy U20) is shown a yellow card

53'

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

52'

Tamaz Tchamiashvili comes on.

51'

Mikheil Khakhubia comes off.

51'

Luka Kotorashvili comes on.

51'

Luka Ungiadze comes off.

51'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Mattia Midena getting some game time.

46'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Mirko Belloni being replaced.

46'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nelson Casartelli getting some game time.

45'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Luca Bellucci being replaced.

45'

Luka Kobauri makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Simone Brisighella has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

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

34'

Yellow Card

Luca Bellucci (Italy U20) is shown a yellow card

33'

Trouble here as Luka Tsirekidze breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Luka Keshelava breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Otar Metreveli breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Luka Tsirekidze converts the try.

17'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Davide Ascari coming on.

17'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Sergio Pelliccioli coming off.

17'

Try

Great forward play by Georgia U20 allows Mikheil Khakhubia to score the try.

16'

Yellow Card

Samuele Mirenzi (Italy U20) is shown a yellow card

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Marco Scalabrin took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Simone Brisighella converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Italy U20 results in a try for Mirko Belloni

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Mirko Belloni took full advantage.

12'

Nicola Bozzo played a key part in that try.

11'

Marco Scalabrin comes on for Italy U20.

Lorenzo Elettri leaves the field.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Georgia U20 v Italy U20 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Tue 9th July 2024, 07:30am PDT 
  
 Danie Craven Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Georgia U20 win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

60%

% Of Game In Lead

39%

Possession Last 10 min

61%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tsirekidze

28 - 17

70'

Kachlavashvili

26 - 17

69'

Brisighella

67'

21 - 17

Gasperini

66'

21 - 15

Tsirekidze

21 - 10

61'

Khaindrava

19 - 10

61'

Brisighella

53'

14 - 10

Half Time

Brisighella

37'

14 - 10

Penalty Try

14 - 7

34'

Bellucci

33'

7 - 7

Tsirekidze

7 - 7

17'

Khakhubia

5 - 7

16'

Mirenzi

16'

0 - 7

Brisighella

13'

0 - 7

Belloni

12'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Georgia U20

Italy U20

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Defence Profile

Georgia U20

Italy U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

44%

3-6 secs

34%

28%

6+ secs

14%

23%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

68'

72'

73'

78'

Georgia U20

Italy U20

Georgia U20 vs Italy U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Georgia U20 face off against Italy U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 3 on Tue 9th July 2024 at Danie Craven 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.

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 1 place in the league table with Italy U20 in 3rd and Georgia U20 in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Georgia U20 vs Italy U20 Squads

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