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New Zealand U20

31 - 55

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France U20

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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 Rico Simpson bursts through to advance the New Zealand U20 attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isaac Hutchinson bursts through to advance the New Zealand U20 attack.

78'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Riley Williams getting some game time.

71'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Stanley Solomon being replaced.

71'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Gus Brown getting some game time.

71'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Joshua Smith being replaced.

71'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sialevailea Tolofua getting some game time.

71'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Mathis Castro being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Hugo Reus has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

What a kick! Xan Mousques takes full advantage to score for France U20.

70'

That's a great try assist by Hugo Reus.

70'

Conversion

The New Zealand U20 supporters go wild as Rico Simpson successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Andrew Smith scores the try from close range.

66'

France U20 sub Brent Liufau comes onto the field.

64'

Geoffrey Malaterre departs for France U20.

64'

Conversion

The France U20 supporters go wild as Hugo Reus successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by France U20 leads to a try for Mathis Ferte

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Mathis Ferte goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Joe Quere Karaba is finished off with a try.

63'

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

60'

France U20 sub Xan Mousques comes onto the field.

60'

Leo Carbonneau departs for France U20.

60'

France U20 sub Charles Kante-Samba comes onto the field.

60'

Corentin Mezou departs for France U20.

60'

France U20 sub Mathis Castro comes onto the field.

60'

Samuel Jean Christophe departs for France U20.

60'

Rico Simpson has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

59'

Try

Great hands by New Zealand U20 leads to a try for Aki Tuivailala

58'

Rico Simpson played a key part in that try.

58'

Thomas Marceline comes on for France U20.

55'

Lino Julien leaves the field.

55'

Rico Simpson has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by New Zealand U20 results in a try for King Maxwell.

54'

What a run here by King Maxwell as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Manumaua Letiu.

54'

King Maxwell comes on.

53'

Xavier Tito-Harris comes off.

53'

What a run here by Axel Desperes as they get over the gainline!

52'

Matt Lowe comes on.

52'

Mosese Bason comes off.

52'

Sika Pole comes on.

52'

Will Martin comes off.

52'

Samuel Jean Christophe comes on.

51'

Mathis Castro comes off.

51'

What a run here by Maxence Biasotto as they get over the gainline!

50'

Yellow Card

Lorencio Boyer Gallardo (France U20) is shown a yellow card

49'

Red Card

Stanley Solomon (New Zealand U20) is shown the red card

49'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Manumaua Letiu getting some game time.

48'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Bason being replaced.

48'

Maxence Biasotto makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Hutchinson getting some game time.

47'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Sam Coles being replaced.

47'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Lorencio Boyer Gallardo getting some game time.

47'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Samuel Jean Christophe being replaced.

47'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Lacombre getting some game time.

47'

France U20 decide to make a substitution, with Barnabe Massa being replaced.

47'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Christie getting some game time.

46'

New Zealand U20 decide to make a substitution, with Tom Allen being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Hugo Reus adds the two points for France U20.

45'

Try

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.

45'

Mathis Castro makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Joe Quere Karaba is finished off with a try.

45'

Joe Quere Karaba makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Axel Desperes makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabien Brau Boirie played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

France U20 sub Axel Desperes comes onto the field.

36'

Hoani Bosmorin departs for France U20.

36'

Penalty Goal

The France U20 supporters go wild as Hugo Reus successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Trouble here as Hoani Bosmorin breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Hugo Reus does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Mathis Castro gathers the kick to score the try for France U20.

29'

Trouble here as Mathis Castro breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Hugo Reus is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Mathis Ferte breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Stanley Solomon breaches the defence.

26'

Penalty Goal

Hugo Reus does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

Conversion

Rico Simpson converts the try.

16'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Dylan Pledger leads to a try for New Zealand U20

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Pledger took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Hugo Reus converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by France U20 results in a try for Mathis Castro

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Mathis Castro took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Lino Julien is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Barnabe Massa took full advantage.

13'

Hugo Reus steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

11'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to New Zealand U20.

Yellow Card

Geoffrey Malaterre (France U20) is shown a yellow card

Conversion

Hugo Reus has kicked a conversion.

Try

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.

Conversion

Hugo Reus has kicked a conversion.

Try

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.

Match Details

  
 France U20 v New Zealand U20 
  
 World Rugby U20 Championship - Semi Final 
  
 Sun 14th July 2024, 01:00pm EDT 
  
 DHL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

France U20 win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

99%

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reus

71'

31 - 55

Mousques

70'

31 - 53

Simpson

31 - 48

67'

Smith

29 - 48

66'

Reus

64'

24 - 48

Ferte

63'

24 - 46

Tuivailala

24 - 41

58'

Maxwell

19 - 41

54'

Boyer Gallardo

49'

14 - 41

Solomon

14 - 41

49'

Reus

45'

14 - 41

Castro

45'

14 - 39

Half Time

Reus

32'

14 - 34

Reus

30'

14 - 31

Castro

29'

14 - 29

Reus

18'

14 - 24

Simpson

14 - 21

16'

Pledger

12 - 21

15'

Reus

14'

7 - 21

Castro

13'

7 - 19

Penalty Try

7 - 14

Malaterre

0 - 14

Reus

0 - 14

Gambini

0 - 12

Reus

0 - 7

Quere Karaba

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Attack Profile

New Zealand U20

France U20

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Defence Profile

New Zealand U20

France U20

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

49%

3-6 secs

32%

24%

6+ secs

16%

112

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

61'

65'

69'

76'

New Zealand U20

France U20

Other Fixtures

20 - 17

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