South Africa U20

33 - 23

Full Time

Georgia U20

Georgia U20 vs South Africa U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Tornike Ghaniashvili comes on.

77'

Rati Zazadze comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Annies bursts through to advance the South Africa U20 attack.

77'

Damian Markus comes on.

75'

Ethan Hooker comes off.

75'

SJ Kotze comes on.

75'

Juann Else comes off.

75'

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

75'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Nika Babunashvili places the ball down for the try.

74'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Gela Kheladze getting some game time.

74'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Petre Khutsishvili being replaced.

74'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Aleksandre Jigauri getting some game time.

74'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Davit Khuroshvili being replaced.

74'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Gcino Mdletshe getting some game time.

72'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ghudian Van Reenen being replaced.

72'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Michael Annies getting some game time.

72'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jurenzo Julius being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Jean Smith has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ethan Hooker leads to a try for South Africa U20

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Hooker took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Hakeem Kunene took full advantage.

70'

Penalty Goal

The South Africa U20 supporters go wild as Jean Smith successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Penalty Goal

The South Africa U20 supporters go wild as Jean Smith successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

Penalty Goal

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

63'

Georgia U20 sub Giorgi Gergedava comes onto the field.

63'

Giorgi Nikoladze departs for Georgia U20.

63'

Yellow Card

Ghudian Van Reenen (South Africa U20) is shown a yellow card

63'

South Africa U20 sub Jannes Potgieter comes onto the field.

60'

Coetzee Le Roux departs for South Africa U20.

60'

South Africa U20 sub Neil Le Roux comes onto the field.

60'

Masande Mtshali departs for South Africa U20.

60'

Petre Khutsishvili has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

59'

Try

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

58'

Tornike Kakhoidze played a key part in that try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Tornike Kakhoidze goes through the gap.

58'

What a run here by Tornike Kakhoidze as they get over the gainline!

57'

Nika Babunashvili comes on for Georgia U20.

55'

Basa Khonelidze leaves the field.

55'

Lasha Pkhakadze comes on for Georgia U20.

55'

Giorgi Mamaiashvili leaves the field.

55'

Zachary Porthen comes on.

53'

Mawande Mdanda comes off.

53'

Corne Lavagna comes on.

53'

Phatu Ganyane comes off.

53'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Luka Khorbaladze getting some game time.

49'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Shalva Aptsiauri being replaced.

49'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Irakli Aptsiauri getting some game time.

46'

Georgia U20 decide to make a substitution, with Badri Tsikhistavi being replaced.

46'

Penalty Goal

Petre Khutsishvili makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

Georgia U20 sub Giorgi Nikoladze comes onto the field.

40'

Giorgi Gergedava departs for Georgia U20.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Jean Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

40'

Georgia U20 sub Giorgi Gergedava comes onto the field.

36'

Giorgi Nikoladze departs for Georgia U20.

36'

Conversion

Jean Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by South Africa U20 is finished off by Jurenzo Julius

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jurenzo Julius bursts through to advance the South Africa U20 attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Hakeem Kunene.

22'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Masande Mtshali coming on.

19'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Michael Annies coming off.

19'

Conversion

Petre Khutsishvili converts the try.

14'

Try

Lasha Tsikhistavi scores the try from close range.

13'

Spellbinding play by Davit Khuroshvili is finished off with a try.

13'

South Africa U20 sub Michael Annies comes onto the field.

11'

Masande Mtshali departs for South Africa U20.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Luka Tsirekidze took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Jean Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Katlego Letebele

The defensive line has been broken as Katlego Letebele goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Jean Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 South Africa U20 v Georgia U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 24th June 2023, 10:00am PDT 
  
 Danie Craven Stadium

Points Flow Chart

South Africa U20 win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Babunashvili

74'

33 - 23

Smith

33 - 18

72'

Hooker

31 - 18

71'

Smith

26 - 18

68'

Smith

23 - 18

66'

Khutsishvili

63'

20 - 18

Van Reenen

20 - 15

63'

Tsirekidze

58'

20 - 15

Khutsishvili

45'

20 - 10

Half Time

Smith

20 - 7

40'

Smith

17 - 7

23'

Julius

15 - 7

22'

Khutsishvili

14'

10 - 7

Tsikhistavi

13'

10 - 5

Smith

10 - 0

Letebele

8 - 0

Smith

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

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Springboks U20 vs Georgia U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Springboks U20 face off against Georgia U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 1 on Sat 24th June 2023 at Danie Craven Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00. In South Africa it’s at 19:00 SAST, 05:00 NZST in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 10:00 EST in the US.

Springboks U20 won the last encounter but Springboks 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 Georgia U20 in 1st and Springboks U20 in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Springboks U20 vs Georgia U20 Squads

The official squads for Springboks 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.