Scotland U20

46 - 10

Full Time

Japan U20

Japan U20 vs Scotland U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Andy McLean converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Scotland U20 is finished off by Jack Hocking

79'

Spellbinding play by Hector Patterson is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hector Patterson bursts through to advance the Scotland U20 attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Seb Stephen bursts through to advance the Scotland U20 attack.

75'

Japan U20 decide to make a substitution, with Kyoya Tanaka getting some game time.

74'

Japan U20 decide to make a substitution, with Kenshin Shimizu being replaced.

74'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jake Shearer getting some game time.

74'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Geordie Gwynn being replaced.

74'

Kohaku Ebisawa curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Japan U20 results in a try for Shusui Kamei

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Shusui Kamei took full advantage.

73'

Kohaku Ebisawa played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Tasuku Masuyama took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Freddie Douglas took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Tasuku Masuyama took full advantage.

71'

Japan U20 make a substitution with Ryoku Masuo coming on.

69'

Japan U20 make a substitution with Yoshiaki Taian coming off.

69'

Kohaku Ebisawa curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Japan U20 results in a try for Tasuku Masuyama

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Tasuku Masuyama took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Ryunosuke Ito.

68'

Scotland U20 make a substitution with Dylan Cockburn coming on.

68'

Scotland U20 make a substitution with Tom Currie coming off.

68'

Scotland U20 make a substitution with Hector Patterson coming on.

66'

Scotland U20 make a substitution with Conor McAlpine coming off.

66'

Japan U20 make a substitution with Tasuku Masuyama coming on.

66'

Japan U20 make a substitution with Kento Iioka coming off.

66'

Penalty Goal

The Scotland U20 supporters go wild as Andy McLean successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

Japan U20 sub Daichi Yoshikawa comes onto the field.

63'

Koki Kawagoe departs for Japan U20.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Kohaku Ebisawa goes through the gap.

62'

Seb Stephen comes on for Scotland U20.

59'

Jerry Blyth-Lafferty leaves the field.

59'

Jack Hocking comes on for Scotland U20.

59'

Fergus Watson leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Freddie Douglas goes through the gap.

59'

Ruaraidh Hart comes on for Scotland U20.

57'

Ryan Burke leaves the field.

57'

Kerr Yule comes on for Scotland U20.

57'

Findlay Thomson leaves the field.

57'

Ben White comes on for Scotland U20.

57'

Robbie Deans leaves the field.

57'

Penalty Goal

Andy McLean adds the points for Scotland U20.

57'

What a run here by Liam McConnell as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Fergus Watson as they get over the gainline!

55'

Yamato Murata comes on for Japan U20.

55'

Joji Takaki leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Andy McLean kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

The forward pack of Scotland U20 will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

54'

Yellow Card

Koki Kawagoe (Japan U20) is shown a yellow card

54'

What a run here by Geordie Gwynn as they get over the gainline!

53'

Japan U20 decide to make a substitution, with Haruya Kerakawauchi getting some game time.

49'

Japan U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jinnosuke Mori being replaced.

49'

Japan U20 decide to make a substitution, with Yuta Hatta getting some game time.

49'

Japan U20 decide to make a substitution, with Towa Nunobiki being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Andy McLean adds the two points for Scotland U20.

49'

Try

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

48'

Conor McAlpine sets up the try.

48'

Johnny Ventisei makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Freddie Douglas makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Japan U20 decide to make a substitution, with Shuntaro Isobe getting some game time.

45'

Japan U20 decide to make a substitution, with Yotaro Monobe being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Andy McLean adds the two points for Scotland U20.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Scotland U20 leads to a try for Finlay Doyle.

43'

Geordie Gwynn played a key part in that try.

43'

Geordie Gwynn makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabulous play by Scotland U20 has led to Tom Currie being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Fabulous play by Scotland U20 has led to Conor McAlpine being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Takaya Motohashi breaches the defence.

30'

Andy McLean takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

25'

Try

Geordie Gwynn goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Geordie Gwynn bursts through to advance the Scotland U20 attack.

24'

Freddie Douglas played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Currie bursts through to advance the Scotland U20 attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ryunosuke Ito bursts through to advance the Japan U20 attack.

18'

Conversion

Andy McLean has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Scotland U20 leads to a try for Geordie Gwynn

That's a great try assist by Andy McLean.

The defensive line has been broken as Andy McLean goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Finlay Doyle goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Scotland U20 v Japan U20 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 12th July 2024, 11:45am PDT 
  
 Hive Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Scotland U20 win +36

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McLean

46 - 10

80'

Hocking

44 - 10

79'

Kamei

73'

39 - 10

Masuyama

68'

39 - 5

McLean

39 - 0

65'

McLean

36 - 0

57'

McLean

33 - 0

54'

Douglas

31 - 0

54'

Kawagoe

54'

26 - 0

McLean

26 - 0

49'

McLean

24 - 0

48'

McLean

19 - 0

44'

Doyle

17 - 0

43'

Half Time

Gwynn

12 - 0

24'

McLean

7 - 0

Gwynn

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Scotland U20

Japan U20

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Defence Profile

Scotland U20

Japan U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

69%

3-6 secs

24%

15%

6+ secs

135

Rucks Won

Scotland U20 vs Japan U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Scotland U20 face off against Japan U20 in World Rugby U20 Trophy Round 3 on Fri 12th July 2024 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 06:45 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST in Australia and 11:45 EST in the US.

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

Scotland U20 vs Japan U20 Squads

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