Italy U20

32 - 38

Full Time

Scotland U20

Italy U20 vs Scotland U20

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Mattia Andretti makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Roberto Fasti bursts through to advance the Italy U20 attack.

77'

Conversion

Jake Dalziel has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Scotland U20 results in a try for Henry Kesterton

71'

That's a great try assist by Alex Bryden.

71'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Roberto Fasti coming on.

66'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Francesco Braga coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Scotland U20 supporters go wild as Jake Dalziel successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Scotland U20 leads to a try for Rory McHaffie

65'

Henry Kesterton sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Henry Kesterton goes through the gap.

65'

Italy U20 sub Marco Spreafichi comes onto the field.

64'

Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi departs for Italy U20.

64'

Italy U20 sub Luca Trevisan comes onto the field.

64'

Erik Meroi departs for Italy U20.

64'

Scotland U20 sub Jamie McAughtrie comes onto the field.

64'

Joe Roberts departs for Scotland U20.

64'

Scotland U20 sub Jackson Rennie comes onto the field.

64'

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty departs for Scotland U20.

64'

Scotland U20 sub Will Pearce comes onto the field.

64'

Jamie Stewart departs for Scotland U20.

64'

Scotland U20 sub Asa Stewart-Harris comes onto the field.

64'

Matthew Fick departs for Scotland U20.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Luca Rossi goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Luca Rossi goes through the gap.

60'

Alex Bryden comes on for Scotland U20.

59'

Ross Wolfenden leaves the field.

59'

Harvey Preston comes on.

52'

Jack Utterson comes off.

52'

Penalty Goal

Francesco Braga does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

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

48'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nikolaj Varotto being replaced.

48'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ettore Dinarte getting some game time.

48'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Valerio Pelli being replaced.

48'

Francesco Braga has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Italy U20 leads to a try for Nikolaj Varotto.

47'

Spellbinding play by Riccardo Casarin is finished off with a try.

47'

Riccardo Casarin makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sam Byrd getting some game time.

46'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Alfie Blackett being replaced.

46'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Carlo Antonio Bianchi getting some game time.

46'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Antony Italo Miranda being replaced.

46'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Emiliano Mastropasqua getting some game time.

46'

Italy U20 decide to make a substitution, with Christian Brasini being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Francesco Braga adds the two points for Italy U20.

46'

Try

A clever kick there by Italy U20 allows David Luisato to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

45'

David Luisato makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Francesco Braga is finished off with a try.

45'

Jake Dalziel has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Scotland U20 leads to a try for Nairn Moncrieff.

44'

Spellbinding play by Rory McHaffie is finished off with a try.

44'

Jamie Stewart makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fabulous play by Scotland U20 has led to Dan Kelly being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Francesco Braga adds the two points for Italy U20.

42'

Try

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

41'

Nikolaj Varotto played a key part in that try.

41'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Nikolaj Varotto coming on.

40'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Mattia Andretti coming off.

40'

Conversion

Jake Dalziel does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Scotland U20 is finished off by Rory McHaffie, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Ross Wolfenden.

38'

Fabulous play by Scotland U20 has led to Nairn Moncrieff being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Jake Dalziel does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Scotland U20 as Jake Dalziel goes over.

36'

That's a great try assist by Matthew Fick.

36'

Conversion

Francesco Braga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Italy U20 ends with a try for Riccardo Casarin.

31'

Spellbinding play by Christian Brasini is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as David Luisato breaches the defence.

30'

Mattia Andretti comes on for Italy U20.

30'

Nikolaj Varotto leaves the field.

30'

Trouble here as Ollie Blyth-Lafferty breaches the defence.

28'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Oliver Finlayson-Russell getting some game time.

22'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Harry Jackaman being replaced.

22'

A gap opened in the defence and Nairn Moncrieff took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Rory McHaffie took full advantage.

11'

Jake Dalziel has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Dan Kelly

The defensive line has been broken as Dan Kelly goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Robbie Jenkinson blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Italy U20 v Scotland U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 27th June 2026, 02:00am PDT 
  
 AIA Arena 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Robbie Jenkinson

Points Flow Chart

Scotland U20 win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

27%

% Of Game In Lead

70%

57%

Possession Last 10 min

43%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Andretti

32 - 38

80'

Dalziel

72'

29 - 38

Kesterton

71'

29 - 36

Dalziel

66'

29 - 31

McHaffie

65'

29 - 29

Braga

29 - 24

51'

Varotto

26 - 24

47'

Braga

21 - 24

46'

Luisato

19 - 24

45'

Moncrieff

44'

14 - 24

Half Time

Braga

14 - 19

42'

Pelli

12 - 19

41'

Dalziel

40'

7 - 19

McHaffie

39'

7 - 17

Dalziel

37'

7 - 12

Dalziel

36'

7 - 10

Braga

7 - 5

32'

Casarin

5 - 5

31'

Kelly

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Italy U20

Scotland U20

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Defence Profile

Italy U20

Scotland U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

48%

3-6 secs

31%

36%

6+ secs

12%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

50'

54'

73'

77'

80'

Italy U20

Scotland U20

Italy U20 vs Scotland U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy U20 face off against Scotland U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Round 1 on Sat 27th June 2026 at AIA Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 11:00 SAST on SuperSport, 21:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 02:00 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

Scotland U20 won the last encounter but Scotland 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 Scotland U20 in 2nd and Italy U20 in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Italy U20 vs Scotland U20 Squads

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