Fiji U20 side go down 46-37 to 14-men Australian side

Fiji U20 side go down 46-37 to 14-men Australian side

By Alipate Narawa
Sunday 25/06/2023
Photo:World Rugby

The Fijian under 20 side went down 46-37 to a 14-men Australian side in their first game at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2023.

The Australian side struck first through hooker Liam Bowron followed quickly by tries to prop Nick Bloomfield and David Vaihu.

Fiji under 20 captain Motikiai Murray led from the front as he powered his way through for a try closing the lead down to 24-20 with Australia leading at halftime.

Timoci Nakalevu put Fiji back in front with a try, and a penalty easily converted by flyhalf Isaiah Ravula extending their lead to eight.

Australian prop Marley Pearce was shown a red card after the TMO reviewed a high shot on Fijian lock Mesake Vocevoce.

A yellow card to fullback Tupeni Waqalala proved costly for the Fijian side as it led to Darby Lancaster taking advantage of the overlap and crossing over for a try.

Australia ran away with the game after two more tries to winger Ronan Leahy and fullback Mason Gordon. Fiji’s next game is against England at 5am this Friday.

In other games, South Africa beat Georgia 33-23, New Zealand edged Wales 27-26, France thrashed Japan 75-12, England drew with Ireland 34-all and Argentina demolished Italy 43-15.

Fijian U20 Fixtures

DateTimeTeamTeam
Sun 25 JunFull TimeFiji37 - 46Australia
Fri 30 JunFull Time Fiji7 - 53England
Tue 4 JulFull TimeFiji27 - 47Ireland

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