Samoa U20

29 - 46

Full Time

Netherlands U20

Netherlands U20 vs Samoa U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Antonio Popoalii has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Samoa U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Henry Aiono picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Netherlands U20 decide to make a substitution, with Steven Fuchs getting some game time.

74'

Netherlands U20 decide to make a substitution, with Gabriel Cahsay being replaced.

74'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sefuluai Vaimauga getting some game time.

74'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Moors being replaced.

74'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Senio Faalupega getting some game time.

74'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with George Feagiai being replaced.

74'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Henry Aiono getting some game time.

74'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Spencer Ioelu being replaced.

74'

Warrick Jones takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Netherlands U20 results in a try for Kees De Bruin

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Kees De Bruin took full advantage.

73'

Nordin Geels played a key part in that try.

73'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Bitner Uili coming on.

69'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Kirisimasi Douglas coming off.

69'

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

69'

Try

Benjamin Fa'avae scores the try from close range.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Benjamin Fa'avae goes through the gap.

64'

Samoa U20 sub Simonnemani Soma Mauigoa comes onto the field.

64'

Totoa Auvaa departs for Samoa U20.

64'

Netherlands U20 sub Jules Swier comes onto the field.

62'

Ilan Vaasen departs for Netherlands U20.

62'

Conversion

The Samoa U20 supporters go wild as Panaua Niulevaea successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Tagiilima Ripine

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Tagiilima Ripine goes through the gap.

61'

Nordin Geels comes on for Netherlands U20.

59'

Ahmet Onalan leaves the field.

59'

Epati Paio Motu comes on for Samoa U20.

59'

Faalava Toetu leaves the field.

59'

Ilan Vaasen has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Netherlands U20 results in a try for Ilan Vaasen.

58'

What a run here by Ilan Vaasen as they get over the gainline!

58'

Niek Doornenbal played a key part in that try.

58'

Lars Bos comes on.

54'

Guus Henkes comes off.

54'

Tom Molhoek comes on.

54'

Flynn Baker comes off.

54'

Nils Schouten comes on.

54'

Toine Obiang Nguema comes off.

54'

Panaua Niulevaea has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Harry Hanipale from scoring as they record the try for Samoa U20.

53'

That's a great try assist by Pitone Avito.

53'

Guus Henkes makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Gabriel Cahsay coming on.

43'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Cle Teunissen coming off.

43'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Pitone Avito coming on.

43'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Alauni Junior Alauni Fatu coming off.

43'

Conversion

Ilan Vaasen adds the two points for Netherlands U20.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Kit Temperley from scoring that try!

42'

Kit Temperley makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Ilan Vaasen played a key part in that try.

42'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Mart Van der Veen coming on.

40'

Netherlands U20 make a substitution with Tom Boggemann coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Netherlands U20 go for goal with Ilan Vaasen taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Netherlands U20 as Kit Temperley goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by Netherlands U20 has led to Kit Temperley being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Yellow Card

Antonio Popoalii (Samoa U20) is shown a yellow card

38'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Panaua Niulevaea will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Samoa U20 as Totoa Auvaa goes over.

35'

Fabulous play by Samoa U20 has led to Thomas Moors being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Josh Fuimaono comes on for Samoa U20.

32'

Hennie Faavae leaves the field.

32'

Ilan Vaasen takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Netherlands U20 ends with a try for Niek Doornenbal.

28'

Spellbinding play by Warrick Jones is finished off with a try.

28'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ilan Vaasen kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Conversion

Ilan Vaasen makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Tobias De Prieelle goes on their own for a try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tobias De Prieelle bursts through to advance the Netherlands U20 attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Warrick Jones.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ilan Vaasen bursts through to advance the Netherlands U20 attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Feagiai bursts through to advance the Samoa U20 attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Taitaifono Senio Taavita took full advantage.

15'

Penalty Goal

Ilan Vaasen makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Kit Temperley took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Niek Doornenbal took full advantage.

11'

Penalty Goal

Ilan Vaasen makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Joris Smits goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Ilan Vaasen has kicked a penalty goal.

Panaua Niulevaea steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

The defensive line has been broken as Taitaifono Senio Taavita goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Samoa U20 v Netherlands U20 
  
 Final 
  
 Wed 17th July 2024, 06:30am PDT 
  
 Hive Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Netherlands U20 win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

96%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Popoalii

29 - 46

78'

Aiono

27 - 46

78'

De Bruin

73'

22 - 46

Fa'avae

22 - 41

68'

Niulevaea

17 - 41

61'

Ripine

15 - 41

61'

Vaasen

58'

10 - 41

Hanipale

10 - 36

53'

Vaasen

43'

5 - 36

Temperley

42'

5 - 34

Half Time

Temperley

40'

5 - 29

Popoalii

5 - 24

38'

Auvaa

5 - 24

35'

Doornenbal

28'

0 - 24

Vaasen

25'

0 - 19

Vaasen

21'

0 - 16

De Prieelle

20'

0 - 14

Vaasen

14'

0 - 9

Vaasen

10'

0 - 6

Vaasen

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Samoa U20

Netherlands U20

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Defence Profile

Samoa U20

Netherlands U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

37%

31%

3-6 secs

46%

52%

6+ secs

14%

109

Rucks Won

Samoa U20 vs Netherlands U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Samoa U20 face off against Netherlands U20 in World Rugby U20 Trophy Final on Wed 17th July 2024 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 15:30 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 01:30 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 23:30 AEST in Australia and 06:30 EST in the US.

Netherlands U20 won the last encounter but Netherlands 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 Netherlands U20 in 3rd and Netherlands U20 in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Samoa U20 vs Netherlands U20 Squads

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