Japan U20

75 - 22

Full Time

Uruguay U20

Japan U20 vs Uruguay U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Joji Takaki converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Japan U20 is finished off by Takaya Motohashi

80'

Takumi Yamaguchi sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Takumi Yamaguchi bursts through to advance the Japan U20 attack.

79'

Conversion

Joji Takaki has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Takaya Motohashi goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Takaya Motohashi bursts through to advance the Japan U20 attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Ryunosuke Ito is finished off with a try.

78'

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

77'

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

74'

Conversion

Francisco Landauer has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Uruguay U20 results in a try for Felipe Bofill

72'

Francisco Garayalde played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Francisco Garayalde took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

Joji Takaki has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Japan U20 results in a try for Jingo Takenoshita

70'

That's a great try assist by Joji Takaki.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Santiago Terra took full advantage.

69'

Yellow Card

Icaro Amarillo (Uruguay U20) is shown a yellow card

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Takaya Motohashi took full advantage.

68'

Japan U20 make a substitution with Takaya Motohashi coming on.

67'

Japan U20 make a substitution with Yamato Ueda coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Japan U20 supporters go wild as Joji Takaki successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Japan U20 leads to a try for Kento Iioka

66'

Ryunosuke Ito sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Shusui Kamei goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Federico Lawlor goes through the gap.

65'

Japan U20 sub Kyoya Tanaka comes onto the field.

60'

Kenshin Shimizu departs for Japan U20.

60'

Japan U20 sub Haruya Kerakawauchi comes onto the field.

60'

Sojiro Otsuka departs for Japan U20.

60'

Felipe Bofill comes on for Uruguay U20.

59'

Francisco Gallo leaves the field.

59'

Tomas Sturla comes on for Uruguay U20.

58'

Francisco Garcia leaves the field.

58'

Kotaro Okawa comes on for Japan U20.

58'

Daichi Yoshikawa leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Joji Takaki kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

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

57'

What a run here by Tasuku Masuyama as they get over the gainline!

56'

Inaki Idoyaga comes on for Uruguay U20.

56'

Pedro Hoblog leaves the field.

56'

Joji Takaki comes on for Japan U20.

56'

Yamato Murata leaves the field.

56'

Ryunosuke Ito comes on for Japan U20.

56'

Rieto Ito leaves the field.

56'

Rodolfo Arocena comes on.

54'

Santiago Martirene comes off.

54'

Santiago Terra comes on.

54'

Ignacio Frugone comes off.

54'

Shuntaro Isobe comes on.

54'

Yotaro Monobe comes off.

54'

Takumi Yamaguchi comes on.

54'

Yuta Hatta comes off.

54'

Augusto Flangini comes on.

53'

Alfonso Perillo comes off.

53'

Federico Lawlor comes on.

53'

Juan Manuel Dotta comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rieto Ito kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Rieto Ito scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

52'

What a run here by Rieto Ito as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Yamato Murata.

52'

What a run here by Yotaro Monobe as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Francisco Landauer adds the two points for Uruguay U20.

46'

Uruguay U20 decide to make a substitution, with Santiago Cagnone getting some game time.

45'

Uruguay U20 decide to make a substitution, with Felipe Pick being replaced.

45'

Try

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

45'

Conversion

Rieto Ito adds the two points for Japan U20.

43'

Try

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

42'

Yamato Murata played a key part in that try.

42'

Fabulous play by Japan U20 has led to Daichi Yoshikawa 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.

40'

Conversion

Rieto Ito does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Japan U20 maul...no miracles today as Kenshin Shimizu powers over.

32'

Uruguay U20 go for goal with Francisco Landauer 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 Uruguay U20 maul...no miracles today as Francisco Garcia powers over.

29'

Conversion

Rieto Ito makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Japan U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Shusui Kamei picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

Yamato Murata sets up the try.

19'

Penalty Goal

Francisco Landauer makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Jingo Takenoshita took full advantage.

Conversion

Rieto Ito has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Tasuku Masuyama

The defensive line has been broken as Tasuku Masuyama goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Chuka Ishibashi.

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Rieto Ito as it drops short of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Tasuku Masuyama

The defensive line has been broken as Tasuku Masuyama goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Jingo Takenoshita.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Japan U20 v Uruguay U20 
  
 Final 
  
 Wed 17th July 2024, 09:15am PDT 
  
 Hive Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Japan U20 win +53

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Takaki

75 - 22

80'

Motohashi

73 - 22

80'

Takaki

68 - 22

79'

Motohashi

66 - 22

78'

Landauer

73'

61 - 22

Bofill

72'

61 - 20

Takaki

61 - 15

71'

Takenoshita

59 - 15

70'

Amarillo

68'

54 - 15

Takaki

54 - 15

67'

Iioka

52 - 15

66'

Takaki

47 - 15

57'

Shimizu

45 - 15

57'

Ito

40 - 15

53'

Ito

38 - 15

52'

Landauer

46'

33 - 15

Bertini

45'

33 - 13

Ito

33 - 8

43'

Kamei

31 - 8

42'

Half Time

Ito

26 - 8

33'

Shimizu

24 - 8

32'

Garcia

29'

19 - 8

Ito

19 - 3

20'

Kamei

17 - 3

19'

Landauer

11'

12 - 3

Ito

12 - 0

Masuyama

10 - 0

Masuyama

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Japan U20

Uruguay U20

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Defence Profile

Japan U20

Uruguay U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

71%

57%

3-6 secs

10%

17%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Japan U20 vs Uruguay U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Japan U20 face off against Uruguay U20 in World Rugby U20 Trophy Final on Wed 17th July 2024 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:15 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 18:15 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 04:15 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 09:15 EST in the US.

Japan 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 0 place in the league table with Uruguay U20 in 2nd and Uruguay U20 in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Japan U20 vs Uruguay U20 Squads

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