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Italy U20 vs South Africa U20

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

82'

South Africa U20 decided to go for goal with Imad Khan taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

81'

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

80'

Litelihle Bester comes on.

76'

Katlego Letebele comes off.

76'

Gcino Mdletshe comes on.

76'

Paul De Villiers comes off.

76'

Phatu Ganyane comes on.

76'

Corne Lavagna comes off.

76'
Penalty Goal

Giovanni Sante has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Carlos Berlese coming on.

69'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Pietro Turrisi coming off.

69'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Sebastiano Battara coming on.

69'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Lorenzo Casilio coming off.

69'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with SJ Kotze coming on.

69'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Juann Else coming off.

69'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Giovanni Quattrini coming on.

69'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Nicholas Gasperini coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Corne Beets took full advantage.

68'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Giovanni Sante coming on.

67'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Simone Brisighella coming off.

67'

Italy U20 sub Alex Mattioli comes onto the field.

64'

Enrico Pontarini departs for Italy U20.

64'

Italy U20 sub Matteo Rubinato comes onto the field.

61'

Fabio Ruaro departs for Italy U20.

61'

Italy U20 sub Samuele Taddei comes onto the field.

61'

Federico Pisani departs for Italy U20.

61'
Conversion

The South Africa U20 supporters go wild as Imad Khan successfully kicks the conversion.

61'
Try

A stunning solo try from Juann Else

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Juann Else goes through the gap.

60'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Imad Khan kicks the conversion.

57'
Try

Damian Markus scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

What a run here by Damian Markus as they get over the gainline!

56'

Imad Khan played a key part in that try.

56'

Zachary Porthen comes on.

51'

Mawande Mdanda comes off.

51'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Simone Brisighella kicks the conversion.

51'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Marcos Gallorini from scoring as they record the try for Italy U20.

50'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ghudian Van Reenen getting some game time.

46'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Wessels being replaced.

46'
Conversion

Simone Brisighella adds the two points for Italy U20.

46'
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.

45'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Marcos Gallorini coming on.

41'

Italy U20 make a substitution with Riccardo Bartolini coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'
Conversion

Imad Khan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'
Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Jurenzo Julius to score the try.

36'

Fabulous play by South Africa U20 has led to Jurenzo Julius being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Imad Khan.

36'

Imad Khan steps up to take the conversion and its on its way…but no its been charged down!!! What an effort by the opposition.

31'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Katlego Letebele scores from close range.

30'

Spellbinding play by Imad Khan is finished off with a try.

30'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jurenzo Julius getting some game time.

24'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sam Francis being replaced.

24'
Penalty Goal

Simone Brisighella adds the points for Italy U20.

24'

Simone Brisighella has their drop goal charged down!

23'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Damian Markus coming on.

19'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Zachary Porthen coming off.

19'
Conversion

Simone Brisighella converts the try.

18'
Try

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

17'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Imad Khan coming on.

15'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Neil Le Roux coming off.

15'

South Africa U20 sub Zachary Porthen comes onto the field.

14'

Damian Markus departs for South Africa U20.

14'

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

8'
Yellow Card

Mawande Mdanda (South Africa U20) is shown a yellow card

8'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

South Africa U20 v Italy U20
World Rugby U20 Championship - Round 2
Thu 29th June 2023, 09:00am CDT
Paarl Gimnasium

Points Flow Chart

Italy U20 win +8
South Africa U20
Italy U20
South Africa U20
Time in lead
Italy U20
0
Mins in lead
75
0%
% Of Game In Lead
91%
60%
Possession Last 10 min
40%
0
Points Last 10 min
3

Key Events

Full Time
Sante
74'
26 - 34
Khan
26 - 31
61'
Else
24 - 31
60'
Khan
19 - 31
57'
Markus
17 - 31
56'
Brisighella
51'
12 - 31
Gallorini
50'
12 - 29
Brisighella
46'
12 - 24
Gallorini
45'
12 - 22
Half Time
Khan
12 - 17
38'
Julius
10 - 17
36'
Letebele
5 - 17
30'
Brisighella
24'
0 - 17
Brisighella
18'
0 - 14
Gasperini
17'
0 - 12
Penalty Try
8'
0 - 7
Mdanda
0 - 0
8'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.6
10
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.8
10
Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa U20
Italy U20
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Defence Profile

South Africa U20
Italy U20
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Other Fixtures

24 - 28
FT
32 - 25
FT
16 - 12
FT
39 - 24
FT

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