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New Zealand U20 fall short to Junior Wallabies after early red card

(Source/World Rugby)

Australian Under 20’s coach Nathan Grey has been outspoken and grumpy at the World Under 20 championships.

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Following a loss to Ireland, he labeled the refereeing a “disgrace” and after a draw against England he complained Australia was the “better side.”

Had his Junior Wallabies blown victory against New Zealand, a side whose measure they had in June two-test series, he might have had a hernia.

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Regrettably, New Zealand lock Tom Allen was yellow carded in the 20th minute for lifting an Australian player past the horizontal in a tackle. Upon review, the sanction was upgraded to a red card meaning Allen was unable to return for the remainder of the contest.

New Zealand was ahead 12-8 when Allen departed but conceding a 6-0 penalty count soon saw blindside Malachi Wrampling-Alec sin binned in the 23rd minute following a team warning for persistent infringements.

Somewhat predictably Australia was able to score two tries and take an 18-12 lead. Once again defending the rolling maul was a headache for New Zealand. Hooker Max Craig alongside beastly No.8 Leafi Heka Talataina were among the best of the Aussie forwards.

Australia played abysmally before the interval. A series of shallow clearances was followed by five consecutive penalties as the ‘Baby Blacks’ piled on 18 unanswered points.

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First-five Taha Kemara with his precise and varied passing is an exciting prospect, Wrampling-Alec atoned for his dismissal with some explosive carries, and wing Caleb Tangitau showed the benefits of his time with the All Blacks Sevens.

As undermanned New Zealand naturally tired, Australia was able to create and exploit overlaps. Wings Tim Ryan and Rohan Leahy scored the junior Wallabies’ next three tries with Ryan’s second hurtful for New Zealand who hesitated when the ball bobbled loose and were caught napping blindside. An unlikely Harry McLaughlin-Phillips conversion made it 37-35.

Australia’s bench added much-needed impetus. John Bryant was a menace at the breakdown and front rowers Liam Bowron, Marley Pearce, and Trevor King added muscle.

Peter Lakai was named by Mastercard as Man of the Match. The New Zealand No.8 and co-captain never stopped working.

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New Zealand conceded their highest score in tournament history and can only repeat their seventh-place finish in 2019 if they win their final match.

By contrast, Australia has made real improvements from the side beaten 69-12 by New Zealand last year but Grey will be frustrated by the lack of consistency. With a one-man advantage for an hour, Australia made hard work of their second victory over the ‘Baby Blacks’ in 2023.

New Zealand U20: 35 (Macca Springer, Caleb Tangitau 2, Malachi Wrampling-Alec 2, Jack Taylor tries; Taha Kemara 2 con, pen, dg)
Australia U20: 44 (Max Craig 2, Henry O’Donnell, Tim Ryan 2, Rohan Leahy, Teddy Wilson tries; Harry McLaughlin-Phillips 3 con, pen)
HT: 25-18, New Zealand.

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Mike 596 days ago

U20 are under done with game preparation. We need more game time eg like the six nations teams.

Selectors seem to over emphasise on carrying. This is not 7’s. We need more balance with mire focus on breakdown & defence skills.

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michaeljcalleja 596 days ago

The future truly looks bleak...

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Alexander 597 days ago

Nathan Gray will probably blame the ref for not winning by 100 :D

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Driss 597 days ago

Total shit nz U20 . What is the U20 working in the NZRU ?? There is nothing .
Mark Robinson is the main responsable nz rugby problems. He must go with foster to end of year.

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