2018 New Zealand U20s

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Now, who has the best bench?

Tordah

Well, at least the Frenchies have no reason to complain about the officiating.

ref is pretty good IMO.

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@tordah He's okay.

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Uluilakepa on for Mafileo.

Koroi not looking well. Knee?

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Renton has also replaced Roe.

Billy Tell

We need to play territory and bring up fast the chasing line. Not going to go end to end against this French team.

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Pfew, I was expecting Renton to be sent off for stomping. French were milking it. TMO involved; penalty only. His foot didn't touch the French head.

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Penalty kick is short. It's still 0 - 13 to France.

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Sotutu on for Riedlinger-Kapa.

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Great catch Koroi.

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Another penalty goal to France. 0 - 16 France with 16 minutes to go. I think we're done.

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Mistake after mistake.

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Flynn Thomas off; Ricky Jackson on.

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Try Plummer. That was all Caleb Clarke though!

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Great conversion. 7 - 16 France

At least the donut is gone.

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Arggghhh, so close to a second try. Knock-on Ricky Jackson.

Billy Tell

What a dropped pass

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Spowart on for Koroi. Tremain on as well.

Billy Tell

French forwards > NZ forwards. That’s basically the difference

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Full time: NZ 7 - 16 France

Congratulations to France. A well-deserved win. We simply weren't good enough.

The Silver Fern