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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chandler Cunningham-South bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

77'

Litelihle Bester comes on.

77'

Damian Markus comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tristan Woodman bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

76'

Michael Annies comes on.

75'

Jean Smith comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Wills took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Chandler Cunningham-South took full advantage.

71'

Jean Smith takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

68'

England U20 make a substitution with Jimmy Halliwell coming on.

65'

England U20 make a substitution with Afolabi Fasogbon coming off.

65'

England U20 sub Joseph Woodward comes onto the field.

62'

Rekeiti Ma'asi-White departs for England U20.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Rekeiti Ma'asi-White goes through the gap.

59'

Ethan Clarke comes on for England U20.

59'

Asher Opoku-Fordjour leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Jenkins goes through the gap.

58'

Gcino Mdletshe comes on for South Africa U20.

56'

Tiaan Wessels leaves the field.

56'

Imad Khan comes on for South Africa U20.

56'

Neil Le Roux leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Alex Wills as they get over the gainline!

56'

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

55'

Corne Lavagna comes on.

51'

Phatu Ganyane comes off.

51'

Nathan Jibulu comes on.

50'

Craig Wright comes off.

50'

Finn Carnduff comes on.

50'

Joe Bailey comes off.

50'

Tristan Woodman comes on.

50'

Zach Carr comes off.

50'

England U20 decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Bracken getting some game time.

48'

England U20 decide to make a substitution, with Nye Thomas being replaced.

48'

England U20 decide to make a substitution, with Louie Johnson getting some game time.

48'

England U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sam Harris being replaced.

48'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Abulele Ndabambi getting some game time.

48'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Coetzee Le Roux being replaced.

48'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with SJ Kotze getting some game time.

48'

South Africa U20 decide to make a substitution, with Juann Else being replaced.

48'

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

43'

South Africa U20 make a substitution with Mawande Mdanda coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'
Conversion

Connor Slevin adds the two points for England U20.

43'
Try

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

42'

England U20 make a substitution with Rekeiti Ma'asi-White coming on.

42'

England U20 make a substitution with Joseph Woodward coming off.

42'

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

39'
Try

The South Africa U20 maul pushes over the tryline as Juann Else scores.

38'

Joseph Woodward comes on.

29'

Rekeiti Ma'asi-White comes off.

29'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Jean Smith as they hook it left.

26'

Connor Slevin curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

23'
Try

A wonderful passing move by England U20 is finished off by Craig Wright

22'

That's a great try assist by Cassius Cleaves.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cassius Cleaves bursts through to advance the England U20 attack.

22'
Penalty Goal

Jean Smith adds the points for South Africa U20.

20'
Conversion

Jean Smith converts the try.

18'
Try

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

17'

Neil Le Roux sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Jean Smith took full advantage.

13'
Conversion

Jean Smith converts the try.

11'
Try

Hennie Sieberhagen scores the try from close range.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Quewin Nortje took full advantage.

9'
Penalty Goal

Connor Slevin kicks the penalty.

6'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

South Africa U20 v England U20
World Rugby U20 Championship - Grand Final
Fri 14th July 2023, 10:30am EDT
Athlone Stadium

Points Flow Chart

South Africa U20 win +7
South Africa U20
England U20
South Africa U20
Time in lead
England U20
71
Mins in lead
4
88%
% Of Game In Lead
5%
34%
Possession Last 10 min
66%
0
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Half Time
Slevin
43'
22 - 15
Carr
42'
22 - 13
Else
22 - 8
38'
Wright
22'
17 - 8
Smith
17 - 3
20'
Smith
14 - 3
18'
Beets
12 - 3
17'
Smith
7 - 3
11'
Sieberhagen
5 - 3
10'
Slevin
6'
0 - 3
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.7
7
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.1
13
Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa U20
England U20
More Less More
7
22m Entries
13
2.71
22m Conversion
1.15
2
Line Breaks
9
88
Carries
120
33
Kicks
15
119
Post Contact Meters
287

Defence Profile

South Africa U20
England U20
More Less More
17
Dominant Tackles
14
130
Tackles Made
107
35
Tackles Missed
12
11
Turnovers Won
6
5
Tackle Turnover
4
14
Tackle Offload Allowed
4

Other Fixtures

36 - 31
FT

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