NZ U20 v Japan U20 (World Rugby U20 Championship)

[Stargazer]

Wednesday 5 July 2023
Kick-off 2.00am NZT

[Stargazer]

I doubt we're going to see another halves combo, this tournament.

[Stargazer]

Here's the media release:

New Zealand Under 20 named for Japan clash

The New Zealand Under 20 team has been named ahead of their final World Rugby U20 Championship pool match against Japan Under 20. The match kicks off on Tuesday 4 July, at 4.00PM SAT (2.00AM Wednesday 5 July NZST) at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch.

[KiwiMurph]

Same halves is disappointing

[Stargazer]

@KiwiMurph Yes. And Viljoen isn't even on the bench. Obviously, this is going to be our weakest opponent during this tournament, but if we want to have even the smallest of chances on a semifinal spot, they should absolutely crush Japan and turn this game into a one-sided try-fest.

[Bovidae]

The good news is that none of games in Rd 3 are played in Paarl.

Bradley Crichton must be injured as he looks to be the only player not to be involved so far.

[Stargazer]

Conditions much better, today.

[Stargazer]

Geez, that was almost a costly mistake. Great try-saving tackle. Was that Cahill?

[MiketheSnow]

Who's the girl getting raped in the haka?

[Victor Meldrew]

@MiketheSnow said in NZ U20 v Japan U20 (World Rugby U20 Championship):

Who's the girl getting raped in the haka?

Aura

[Stargazer]

Yep, it was Cahill.

[KiwiMurph]

Low % play by Hutchison - kick ahead

[MiketheSnow]

Should have been a penalty early on against your winger

He let go of the ball but didn't regain his feet before regathering possesion

[KiwiMurph]

Wonderful Japanese try

The 12 skinned

[Stargazer]

The only one who didn't miss a tackle was Godfrey. I think about 5 players did.

[Stargazer]

Not a good start from NZ.

[MiketheSnow]

Japan will love the open game

[Victor Meldrew]

Some of these Japanese players look as skinny as DMac.

[Stargazer]

Yusss. Try Springer.

[KiwiMurph]

Lovely breakaway