Wales U20

31 - 47

Full Time

South Africa U20

South Africa U20 vs Wales U20

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Conversion

Harri Wilde converts the try.

82'

Try

Wales U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Owen Conquer picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Walker Price bursts through to advance the Wales U20 attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Walker Price bursts through to advance the Wales U20 attack.

78'

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

75'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Herman Lubbe getting some game time.

73'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Casper Badenhorst being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Harri Wilde has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Wales U20 results in a try for Walker Price

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Walker Price took full advantage.

72'

Matty Young played a key part in that try.

72'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Litelihle Bester getting some game time.

71'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Asad Moos being replaced.

71'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Wandile Mlaba coming on.

69'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Sibabalwe Mahashe coming off.

69'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Liyema Ntshanga coming on.

69'

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

69'

A gap opened in the defence and JF van Heerden took full advantage.

68'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Nick Thomas coming on.

68'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Lucas de la Rua coming off.

68'

Conversion

The South Africa U20 supporters go wild as Liam Koen successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Zachary Porthen scores the try from close range.

67'

South Africa U20 sub Divan Fuller comes onto the field.

64'

Jacobus Grobbelaar departs for South Africa U20.

64'

Conversion

The South Africa U20 supporters go wild as Liam Koen successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

South Africa U20 are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Asad Moos touching down.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Sibabalwe Mahashe goes through the gap.

62'

Conversion

The Wales U20 supporters go wild as Harri Wilde successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Steffan Emanuel intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Wales U20

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Steffan Emanuel goes through the gap.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Matty Young goes through the gap.

60'

Harri Wilde comes on for Wales U20.

59'

Harri Ford leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Bathobele Hlekani goes through the gap.

58'

What a run here by Louie Hennessey as they get over the gainline!

58'

What a run here by Steffan Emanuel as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Matty Young as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Matty Young as they get over the gainline!

56'

Liam Koen comes on for South Africa U20.

56'

Tylor Sefoor leaves the field.

56'

Harry Thomas comes on for Wales U20.

56'

Isaac Young leaves the field.

56'

Steffan Emanuel comes on for Wales U20.

56'

Aidan Boshoff leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tylor Sefoor kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Bathobele Hlekani to score the try.

55'

What a run here by Bathobele Hlekani as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Jurenzo Julius.

55'

Owen Conquer comes on.

54'

Gethyn Cannon comes off.

54'

What a run here by Philip-Albert van Niekerk as they get over the gainline!

51'

What a run here by Zachary Porthen as they get over the gainline!

51'

Philip-Albert van Niekerk comes on.

50'

Joshua Boulle comes off.

50'

Harri Ford has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Wales U20 leads to a try for Aidan Boshoff.

48'

Harri Ford sets up the try.

48'

Harri Ford makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Conversion

Tylor Sefoor adds the two points for South Africa U20.

46'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sam Scott getting some game time.

46'

Wales U20 decide to make a substitution, with Kian Hire being replaced.

46'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Sibabalwe Mahashe from scoring that try!

45'

Sibabalwe Mahashe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Joshua Boulle is finished off with a try.

45'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Ioan Emanuel coming on.

43'

Wales U20 make a substitution with Josh Morse coming off.

43'

Lucas de la Rua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Morgan Morse makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Wales U20 has led to Aidan Boshoff being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Wales U20 go for goal with Harri Ford taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Wales U20 is finished off by Walker Price, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Wales U20 has led to Walker Price being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Harri Ford sets up the try.

34'

Lucca Setaro comes on for Wales U20.

32'

Rhodri Lewis leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

Tylor Sefoor does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as JF van Heerden scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as Ezekiel Ngobeni breaches the defence.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ryan Woodman bursts through to advance the Wales U20 attack.

22'

Tylor Sefoor curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

20'

Try

South Africa U20 are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sibabalwe Mahashe picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Matty Young took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Tylor Sefoor converts the try.

10'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Zachary Porthen leads to a try for South Africa U20

A gap opened in the defence and Zachary Porthen took full advantage.

Asad Moos played a key part in that try.

Ethan Bester comes on.

Luca Bakkes comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Wales U20 v South Africa U20 
  
 Final 
  
 Fri 19th July 2024, 05:00am PDT 
  
 DHL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

South Africa U20 win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

89%

69%

Possession Last 10 min

31%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Wilde

31 - 47

82'

Conquer

29 - 47

81'

Wilde

24 - 47

73'

Price

22 - 47

72'

Koen

68'

17 - 47

Porthen

67'

17 - 45

Koen

64'

17 - 40

Moos

63'

17 - 38

Wilde

17 - 33

62'

Emanuel

15 - 33

61'

Sefoor

56'

10 - 33

Hlekani

55'

10 - 31

Boshoff

10 - 26

48'

Sefoor

46'

5 - 26

Mahashe

45'

5 - 24

Half Time

Price

5 - 19

34'

Sefoor

31'

0 - 19

van Heerden

30'

0 - 17

Mahashe

19'

0 - 12

Sefoor

10'

0 - 7

Porthen

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Wales U20

South Africa U20

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Defence Profile

Wales U20

South Africa U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

33%

36%

3-6 secs

44%

49%

6+ secs

18%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

69'

71'

76'

77'

80'

Wales U20

South Africa U20

Wales U20 vs Springboks U20 Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wales U20 face off against Springboks U20 in World Rugby U20 Championship Final on Fri 19th July 2024 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST on SuperSport, 00:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

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

Wales U20 vs Springboks U20 Squads

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