Scotland U20

123 - 15

Full Time

Samoa U20

Samoa U20 vs Scotland U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Jack Hocking has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Gavin Parry goes on their own for a try.

76'

Spellbinding play by Freddie Douglas is finished off with a try.

76'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Fergus Watson being replaced.

73'

Andy McLean curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Scotland U20 results in a try for Jack Hocking

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Jack Hocking took full advantage.

72'

Kerr Yule played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Liam McConnell took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

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

68'

Try

Liam McConnell scores the try from close range.

67'

Hector Patterson sets up the try.

67'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Paul Masoe coming on.

66'

Samoa U20 make a substitution with Totoa Auvaa coming off.

66'

Conversion

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

66'

Try

Samoa U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Totoa Auvaa touching down.

65'

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

64'

Conversion

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

63'

Try

Scotland U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Callum Norrie touching down.

63'

Conversion

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

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Fergus Watson

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Fergus Watson goes through the gap.

60'

Jack Hocking played a key part in that try.

59'

Jonathan Iosefo Apelu comes on for Samoa U20.

58'

Pitone Avito leaves the field.

58'

Andy McLean has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Scotland U20 results in a try for Fergus Watson.

57'

Finlay Doyle played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Freddie Douglas as they get over the gainline!

56'

Jonny Morris comes on for Scotland U20.

55'

Tom Currie leaves the field.

55'

Alauni Junior Alauni Fatu comes on for Samoa U20.

55'

Harry Hanipale leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Panaua Niulevaea as they get over the gainline!

54'

Kerr Yule comes on.

53'

Findlay Thomson comes off.

53'

Hector Patterson comes on.

53'

Conor McAlpine comes off.

53'

Senio Faalupega comes on.

53'

Benjamin Fa'avae comes off.

53'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Ruaraidh Hart from scoring as they record the try for Scotland U20.

52'

That's a great try assist by Conor McAlpine.

52'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Panaua Niulevaea as it drops short.

50'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Simonnemani Soma Mauigoa getting some game time.

50'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Hennie Faavae being replaced.

50'

Try

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

49'

Liam McConnell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Callum Norrie getting some game time.

47'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Blyth-Lafferty being replaced.

47'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Gavin Parry getting some game time.

47'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Jerry Blyth-Lafferty being replaced.

47'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ben White getting some game time.

47'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Deans being replaced.

47'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ruaraidh Hart getting some game time.

47'

Scotland U20 decide to make a substitution, with Euan McVie being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Conor McAlpine adds the two points for Scotland U20.

46'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Ravuama Seruvakula getting some game time.

46'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with James Singh being replaced.

46'

Samoa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Maoaluma Pasa getting some game time.

46'

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

46'

Try

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

45'

Spellbinding play by Liam McConnell is finished off with a try.

45'

Andy McLean makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Jack Hocking makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Kitiona Samoa Asovale makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

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

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Scotland U20 as Jerry Blyth-Lafferty goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by Scotland U20 has led to Jerry Blyth-Lafferty being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Scotland U20 has led to Euan McVie being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Scotland U20 sub Jack Hocking comes onto the field.

40'

Geordie Gwynn departs for Scotland U20.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Andy McLean does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

What an effort there by Robbie Deans as they score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Scotland U20 has led to Robbie Deans being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Conor McAlpine.

38'

Fabulous play by Scotland U20 has led to Liam McConnell being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Andy McLean does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

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

36'

That's a great try assist by Geordie Gwynn.

36'

Fabulous play by Scotland U20 has led to Freddie Douglas being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Samoa U20 sub Kitiona Samoa Asovale comes onto the field.

36'

Sefuluai Vaimauga departs for Samoa U20.

36'

The right post denies Andy McLean from adding the extras.

35'

Try

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

35'

Conor McAlpine sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Scotland U20 has led to Finlay Doyle being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Fabulous play by Scotland U20 has led to Johnny Ventisei being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Fabulous play by Scotland U20 has led to Liam McConnell being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Andy McLean does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Scotland U20 ends with a try for Finlay Doyle.

31'

Trouble here as Finlay Doyle breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Johnny Ventisei is finished off with a try.

31'

Conversion

Andy McLean makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Scotland U20 ends with a try for Ollie Blyth-Lafferty.

28'

Spellbinding play by Tom Currie is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Tom Currie breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Thomas Moors breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Andy McLean makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Scotland U20 is finished off by Finlay Doyle

24'

Johnny Ventisei played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Johnny Ventisei bursts through to advance the Scotland U20 attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andy McLean bursts through to advance the Scotland U20 attack.

22'

Penalty Goal

Panaua Niulevaea adds the points for Samoa U20.

22'

Yellow Card

Kirisimasi Douglas (Samoa U20) is shown a yellow card

19'

Conversion

Andy McLean converts the try.

18'

Try

Andy McLean goes on their own for a try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andy McLean bursts through to advance the Scotland U20 attack.

17'

Findlay Thomson sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Johnny Ventisei took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Liam McConnell took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Andy McLean converts the try.

14'

Try

Conor McAlpine scores the try from close range.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Fergus Watson took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Andy McLean converts the try.

11'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Jerry Blyth-Lafferty places the ball down for the try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Fergus Watson took full advantage.

Andy McLean has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Scotland U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ryan Burke touching down.

That's a great try assist by Robbie Deans.

The defensive line has been broken as Conor McAlpine goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Scotland U20 v Samoa U20 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Tue 2nd July 2024, 09:15am PDT 
  
 Hive Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Scotland U20 win +108

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hocking

123 - 15

77'

Parry

121 - 15

76'

Hocking

116 - 15

72'

McLean

111 - 15

68'

McConnell

109 - 15

67'

Niulevaea

66'

104 - 15

Auvaa

65'

104 - 13

McLean

104 - 8

63'

Norrie

102 - 8

63'

McLean

97 - 8

60'

Watson

95 - 8

60'

Watson

90 - 8

57'

McLean

85 - 8

53'

Hart

83 - 8

52'

Auvaa

49'

78 - 8

McAlpine

78 - 3

46'

Doyle

76 - 3

45'

Blyth-Lafferty

71 - 3

40'

Half Time

McLean

66 - 3

39'

Deans

64 - 3

38'

McLean

59 - 3

37'

Watson

57 - 3

36'

Ventisei

52 - 3

35'

McLean

47 - 3

32'

Doyle

45 - 3

31'

McLean

40 - 3

29'

Blyth-Lafferty

38 - 3

28'

McLean

33 - 3

24'

Doyle

31 - 3

24'

Niulevaea

22'

26 - 3

Douglas

19'

26 - 0

McLean

26 - 0

18'

McLean

24 - 0

17'

McLean

19 - 0

14'

McAlpine

17 - 0

14'

McLean

12 - 0

11'

Blyth-Lafferty

10 - 0

11'

Burke

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

6.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

Scotland U20

Samoa U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

35%

3-6 secs

29%

50%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Scotland U20 vs Samoa U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Scotland U20 face off against Samoa U20 in World Rugby U20 Trophy Round 1 on Tue 2nd July 2024 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:15. In South Africa it’s at 18:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 09:15 EST in the US.

Scotland U20 won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Samoa U20 in 1st and Scotland U20 in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Scotland U20 vs Samoa U20 Squads

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