It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.
This is dangerous for the defence as Rico Simpson bursts through to advance the New Zealand U20 attack.
This is dangerous for the defence as Isaac Hutchinson bursts through to advance the New Zealand U20 attack.
New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Riley Williams getting some game time.
New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Stanley Solomon being replaced.
New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Gus Brown getting some game time.
New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Joshua Smith being replaced.
France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sialevailea Tolofua getting some game time.
France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Mathis Castro being replaced.
Hugo Reus has kicked a conversion.
What a kick! Xan Mousques takes full advantage to score for France U20.
That's a great try assist by Hugo Reus.
The New Zealand U20 supporters go wild as Rico Simpson successfully kicks the conversion.
Andrew Smith scores the try from close range.
France U20 sub Brent Liufau comes onto the field.
Geoffrey Malaterre departs for France U20.
The France U20 supporters go wild as Hugo Reus successfully kicks the conversion.
Great hands by France U20 leads to a try for Mathis Ferte
The defensive line has been broken as Mathis Ferte goes through the gap.
Spellbinding play by Joe Quere Karaba is finished off with a try.
The defensive line has been broken as Joe Quere Karaba goes through the gap.
France U20 sub Xan Mousques comes onto the field.
Leo Carbonneau departs for France U20.
France U20 sub Charles Kante-Samba comes onto the field.
Corentin Mezou departs for France U20.
France U20 sub Mathis Castro comes onto the field.
Samuel Jean Christophe departs for France U20.
Rico Simpson has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.
Great hands by New Zealand U20 leads to a try for Aki Tuivailala
Rico Simpson played a key part in that try.
Thomas Marceline comes on for France U20.
Lino Julien leaves the field.
Rico Simpson has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.
A penetrating move by New Zealand U20 results in a try for King Maxwell.
What a run here by King Maxwell as they get over the gainline!
That's a great try assist by Manumaua Letiu.
King Maxwell comes on.
Xavier Tito-Harris comes off.
What a run here by Axel Desperes as they get over the gainline!
Matt Lowe comes on.
Mosese Bason comes off.
Sika Pole comes on.
Will Martin comes off.
Samuel Jean Christophe comes on.
Mathis Castro comes off.
What a run here by Maxence Biasotto as they get over the gainline!
Lorencio Boyer Gallardo (France U20) is shown a yellow card
Stanley Solomon (New Zealand U20) is shown the red card
New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Manumaua Letiu getting some game time.
New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Bason being replaced.
Maxence Biasotto makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Hutchinson getting some game time.
New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sam Coles being replaced.
France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Lorencio Boyer Gallardo getting some game time.
France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Samuel Jean Christophe being replaced.
France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Lacombre getting some game time.
France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Barnabe Massa being replaced.
New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Christie getting some game time.
New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tom Allen being replaced.
Hugo Reus adds the two points for France U20.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Mathis Castro dots the ball down from close range.
Mathis Castro makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
Spellbinding play by Joe Quere Karaba is finished off with a try.
Joe Quere Karaba makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
Axel Desperes makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
Fabien Brau Boirie played a key part in that try.
The second half kicks off.
The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
France U20 sub Axel Desperes comes onto the field.
Hoani Bosmorin departs for France U20.
The France U20 supporters go wild as Hugo Reus successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Trouble here as Hoani Bosmorin breaches the defence.
Hugo Reus does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Mathis Castro gathers the kick to score the try for France U20.
Trouble here as Mathis Castro breaches the defence.
Spellbinding play by Hugo Reus is finished off with a try.
Trouble here as Mathis Ferte breaches the defence.
Trouble here as Stanley Solomon breaches the defence.
Hugo Reus does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Rico Simpson converts the try.
A bit of individual brilliance by Dylan Pledger leads to a try for New Zealand U20
A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Pledger took full advantage.
Hugo Reus converts the try.
A series of passes by France U20 results in a try for Mathis Castro
A gap opened in the defence and Mathis Castro took full advantage.
Spellbinding play by Lino Julien is finished off with a try.
A gap opened in the defence and Barnabe Massa took full advantage.
Hugo Reus steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.
The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to New Zealand U20.
Geoffrey Malaterre (France U20) is shown a yellow card
Hugo Reus has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by France U20 leads to a try for Charly Gambini
That's a great try assist by Hugo Reus.
The defensive line has been broken as Hoani Bosmorin goes through the gap.
Hugo Reus has kicked a conversion.
A stunning solo try from Joe Quere Karaba
The defensive line has been broken as Joe Quere Karaba goes through the gap.
The defensive line has been broken as Mathis Ferte goes through the gap.
We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.
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This is the poorest performance by the New Zealand U20s team in our history. The match was marred by numerous fundamental errors and poor decision-making, effectively eliminating themselves from the contest. France only needed to show up and apply minimal pressure for our team to falter at every opportunity. The New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) needs to critically evaluate their selection policies. The current approach, seemingly influenced by politics and provincial bias, has not been effective for some time. It is crucial to prioritise player selection based on performance and merit or this outcome will repeat itself again. Wakeup NZRFU!
The semi-final a referee disgrace.
The referee tried his best to keep NZ in the game. After the head clash by the NZ wing, the play was brought back, but the wrongly yellow carded French player was not brought back on the field. A lot of very poor descisions in favour of NZ. 😭
FOR ME FRANCE THOUGH LEADING CRACKED UNDER DISCIPLINE TO CONCEDE THE ROUND TWO MATCH SO NZ UN-2O JUST HAVE TO KEEP COOL IN FIRST HALF AND WAIT FOR THEM TO LOSE IT AGAIN OR BETTER STILL EXERT SCOREBOARD PRESSURE OF THEIR OWN AND WAIT FOR REACTION! …….FOR JONO GIBBES KIWI LEGEND! GOOD LUCK NZ U20’S LEGENDS!