Italy U20

13 - 24

Full Time

Georgia U20

Georgia U20 vs Italy U20

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Commentary

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Luka Takaishvili bursts through to advance the Georgia U20 attack.

76'

Davit Mchedlidze comes on.

75'

Davit Mchedlishvili comes off.

75'

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

71'

Conversion

The Italy U20 supporters go wild as Martino Pucciarello successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Valerio Siciliano scores the try from close range.

69'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Shota Kheladze coming on.

68'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Nika Lomidze coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Francesco Bini took full advantage.

68'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Luka Suluashvili coming on.

66'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Giorgi Gergedava coming off.

66'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Mikheil Kachlavashvili coming on.

66'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Giorgi Spanderashvili coming off.

66'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Luka Kobauri coming on.

66'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Otar Metreveli coming off.

66'

The conversion is on its way from Luka Tsirekidze but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

66'

Try

Great hands by Georgia U20 leads to a try for Luka Keshelava

65'

Luka Takaishvili sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Luka Takaishvili goes through the gap.

65'

Italy U20 sub Francesco Bini comes onto the field.

62'

Francesco Imberti departs for Italy U20.

62'

Italy U20 sub Patrick De Villiers comes onto the field.

62'

Nicola Bozzo departs for Italy U20.

62'

Italy U20 sub Francesco Gentile comes onto the field.

62'

Federico Pisani departs for Italy U20.

62'

Italy U20 sub Mattia Jimenez comes onto the field.

62'

Giulio Sari departs for Italy U20.

62'

Conversion

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

60'

Try

Great hands by Georgia U20 leads to a try for Nugzar Kevkhishvili

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Nugzar Kevkhishvili goes through the gap.

59'

Giorgi Khaindrava played a key part in that try.

59'

Bachuki Baratashvili comes on for Georgia U20.

55'

Luka Ungiadze leaves the field.

55'

Davit Mchedlishvili comes on for Georgia U20.

55'

Davit Mchedlidze leaves the field.

55'

Mattia Midena comes on.

51'

Luca Bellucci comes off.

51'

Francesco Imberti comes on.

51'

Francesco Gentile comes off.

51'

Valerio Siciliano comes on.

51'

Vittorio Padoan comes off.

51'

Luka Takaishvili comes on.

50'

Gela Kheladze comes off.

50'

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

47'

Luca Belloni makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

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

43'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Giacomo Milano coming on.

43'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Tommaso Redondi coming off.

43'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Tornike Ghaniashvili coming on.

43'

Georgia U20 make a substitution with Davit Lagvilava coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

44'

Conversion

Luka Tsirekidze adds the two points for Georgia U20.

44'

Try

The Georgia U20 maul march their way over the white wash for Temur Tsulukidze to touch down.

43'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Francesco Gentile coming on.

43'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Francesco Imberti coming off.

43'

Yellow Card

Federico Pisani (Italy U20) is shown a yellow card

42'

Penalty Goal

The Italy U20 supporters go wild as Martino Pucciarello successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

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

30'

Try

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

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Piero Gritti bursts through to advance the Italy U20 attack.

24'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Davide Ascari getting some game time.

20'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nicola Bolognini being replaced.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Francesco Imberti bursts through to advance the Italy U20 attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

Martino Pucciarello kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Italy U20 v Georgia U20 
  
 Final 
  
 Fri 19th July 2024, 05:30am PDT 
  
 Athlone Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Georgia U20 win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

30%

% Of Game In Lead

60%

39%

Possession Last 10 min

61%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Pucciarello

13 - 24

69'

Siciliano

11 - 24

69'

Keshelava

65'

6 - 24

Tsirekidze

60'

6 - 19

Kevkhishvili

59'

6 - 17

Half Time

Tsirekidze

44'

6 - 12

Tsulukidze

43'

6 - 10

Pisani

6 - 5

42'

Pucciarello

6 - 5

34'

Gergedava

29'

3 - 5

Pucciarello

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Italy U20

Georgia U20

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Defence Profile

Italy U20

Georgia U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

26%

3-6 secs

39%

35%

6+ secs

34%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

68'

75'

76'

78'

Italy U20

Georgia U20

Italy U20 vs Georgia U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy U20 face off against Georgia U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Final on Fri 19th July 2024 at Athlone Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 14:30 SAST on SuperSport, 00:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 22:30 AEST in Australia and 05:30 EST in the US.

Italy U20 won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Georgia U20 in 3rd 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.