HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand U20 v Australia U20 (Cape Town)

Catch up on all the best moments from the fifth-place semifinal between New Zealand Under 20 and Australia Under 20 at the World Rugby Under 20 Championships.
CREDIT: Sky Sport NZ

[@missybilly7777]

Wow congrats Australia from NZ. Well done. Good to see wallaby juniors do bloody Awesome 👍

[@Tok732]

New Zealand play 14 man for most of the game and still comes up with a good result they need to work on their discipline, well done Australia for the win

[@nzdefrag]

I was rooting for NZ but happy with a great game. Well done Australia, you showed our boys!

[@tindz376]

A lot of talent in this NZ side that have put their all into this black jersey! Underdog Sam Hainsworth-Fa’aofo what a powerhouse !

[@frankvendetta9230]

But they lost. no matter talent, no matter how good how fast the electronic scoreboard has the final say which is 44-35. That is the only thing that counts mate

[@tindz376]

End of the day these are teenagers and young adults. They don’t need people to drag them when they’re already down. Get a grip mate

[@yuhQopo]

​@@frankvendetta9230 Bro, if the points is all that matters then you might as well turn off the telly and think twice about your comment. Appreciate the time and effort the lads have put in - win or lose, they are improving and learning as they venture in their rugby careers. It's like the word 'hope' doesn't exist in your inventory. I've got faith in these youngins' who will represent NZ in the future. Only thing that counts? Mate, you are delusional

[@robertmiller2173]

What a game ! Shocking tackle, deserves a red card. And I am from Crusader Country, NZ!

[@torqingheads]

Bullshit, no one was hurt, the laws are fucked.

[@tullynona2750]

Lets hope Australia gives these young fellas the right guidance. Well done boys congratulations.

[@9times264]

hope they dont go NRL

[@russe19642]

@@9times264 some might, union ain't that a big deal here in Australia. Probably lucky to be the 4th watched and followed after AFL,NRL, soccer. It's not a life changing decision to jump

[@zac1794]

@@russe19642 Dude shut up, none of these players are switching to NRL now. These kids are all 19+, if the NRL don't have them by 18 yrs, they are heading to union. Besides, literally every player is contracted with a super rugby team.

[@russe19642]

@@zac1794 never said when they would,but some will or do you know for certain they won't?money talks as well

[@zac1794]

@@russe19642 Because sign 'union' players in the u 14/15/16 age groups because they are heaps cheaper. If they want to sign these players, they'd be paying a whole lot more for some players that have no background in rugby league. High risk low Return.

[@kiaoragin]

Great editing on these videos.

[@huckscout5601]

I love when aus and nz play each other, nothing but respect in the comment section win or lose eithee side. Nothing like the south africans. They win there such sore winners making fun of the other team but if they lose omg complain about every little thing. Big ups to NZ and Aussie players and fans

[@biggest23]

Yep, I read some Kiwis saying they miss them in Super Rugby and I can’t work out why. I’m glad they’ve gone and hope they don’t return. They lie about the other members of SANZAR in public, lie about their own devious activity and like you say, they’re either pouty little girls if they’re losing, or repulsive ahh-souls if they win. Absolutely fuggin over them.

[@markcourtney2205]

Nz were their own worst enemy but it was a bloody good game.Some great tries scored by both teams ..congrats Australia.

[@phillipmurray1724]

I watched every game this team played of this tournament. I was hoping to see gradual improvements as they progressed through each game. In my opinion what i witnessed was a poorly coached, poorly managed and poorly lead team. Their discipline was poor and their respect for the Jersey was missing. I can't blame the players as this level of dysfunction can only be placed on the shoulders of the leadership team. I liken it to the Black Ferns pre world cup and pre the professor sorting it out. We'll be back 👊💥

[@eliasefo244]

Absolutely agree with you. They were lucky to win against Wales. I was concerned about the Team selections as the forwards were a bit lighter. Yes, speed is good but this is 15. But I think Laidlaw tried to coach the U20 like 7s which is totally 2 different types of game. I hope he is not going coach the Hurricane like 7s.

[@jamiefaiers61]

Been looking for a comment like this, your so right mate what a poor effort they were more interested in celebrating tries (even when they're behind on scoreboard) nearly all players just going through the motions. Should be a wake up call for nz rugby

[@zakkazi9936]

The upgrade of yellow to red was a bit harsh. All in all it was a good game.

[@ir7174]

Some of you lads didn’t wear the jersey with mana and let the team and the country down. Congratulations Australia on a great win. Well done.

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

ros bif

[@zoobuxx8365]

Facts

[@clowngaming9672]

Shut up with your mana

[@jayT_81]

You can't be serious 😒 Only let down was there discipline and your comment. No way that let the country down🤷‍♂️

[@fluff1991]

haha say it to their face g.

[@bertmohi3671]

well done australia u 20 rugby team you beat nz handz down 👍👍👍👍

[@tuckervio3189]

From a Kiwi point of view, the Aussies deserved that win. Bad discipline from our boys!!.

[@alexlanuc9351]

Being French, the AB have always been the symbol of the beautiful game and fair play for me. But if this is the future of New Zealand (gratuitous violence, arrogance and lamentable play)... I'm very worried about the future of the national team that has made the whole world dream...

[@corpeedo]

Kids these days. It's endemic across the whole spectrum, not just sports. sad.

[@novak7970]

How are the riots in France these days going.............lol.

[@nimblegoat]

It's not acceptable to the general kiwi - If my beloved Crusaders did this as a matter of course - I would be very sad - Most reds now are poor techniques - though odd exception from stupid players - I was very disappointed in 2022 when a new Crusader hooker did a thug like move . Not sure if he played again - Anyway these are young high energy - they learnt a valuable lesson - ist one the flip was due to going gaining height going over another player - should have released - 2nd one no excuse whatsoever - ie I don't think first was deliberate - you often see many flips involving 2 or more players , complex situations - anyway not a lift and pile drive - he kind of flipped himself as well

[@Connor6569]

It was all poor technique nothing more.

[@nzdefrag]

As a Kiwi, all I can say is "Mes pensées exactement"

[@Samizouza]

The irony that the Aussie U20s are thriving better than the men in complete contrast to NZ and SA who are doing exceptionally well on senior level but not so much in the juniors.

[@russe19642]

Sign of the times,he worlds caught up since professionalism.

[@mickymikado1887]

NZ backs played super. Good Aussie team too. It’s tough to beat any team with a reddy first half 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[@aidan-ator7844]

Seems like nz u20s have similar problems to Sa u20

[@St_AngusYoung]

Not good for NZ rugby. Club and provincial rugby is in big decline. Super Rugby is a dead man walking. And now the U20s are getting their arses smacked.

[@thefobbie0034]

You are not wrong there - Auckland rugby is in massive trouble!

[@samsonrakafi7037]

This could be the most under performed NZ youth rugby team to represent the country. Very disappointing performance throughout the entire tournament.

[@DavidGee88]

Congrats

[@raemakikarati2893]

The worst NZ U20 team Ive seen

[@cihangir_69]

Well done Ausies

[@Mangumanguwhakahihi]

Easily one of the weakest Junior ABs squads in recent years; just FLATOUT heartless

[@Woonmoonsan]

Is NZ coaching up to scratch at this tournament?

[@thefobbie0034]

My thoughts exactly!

[@TheWolfandreptile]

No

[@tindz376]

You’ve got to coach an age grade team before you can coach super rugby… NZ rugby stitched these boys up giving them laidlaw who is just here to tick a box before he can coach the Hurricanes. No genuine care to lead these boys half way across the world from home.

[@TheWolfandreptile]

@@tindz376 Leon McDonald never coached an age grade team before he coached the Blues. Neither did Jason Holland.

[@rickymarino1208]

Great game from both sides. Nz lacking in discipline but thats not hard to fix with these young lafs. Promosing future for nz rugby

[@russe19642]

I think you'll see no4 black spend a lot more time on the bench in future years

[@Trajan2401]

Gosh the world champion college Hamilton boys wouldve done better than this side poor tournament

[@paulhiakita251]

New Zealand under twenties. Omg is this our future. What a worry. Get over your ego boys, your not in the all blacks yet. You had the game till your discipline failed the team. Can't blame this on the coaches. We'll done Aussies.

[@nzfreeski]

no its not, most great ABs came from left field not just U20. stp being a typical pessimist kiwi

[@russe19642]

You're just seeing the future,these are the generation out of the game becoming professional. Countries have caught up now, there's more money in it from other countries to grow the game and they'll only get stronger

[@nzfreeski]

@@russe19642 nope......this WC will show that 'in between WC rankings' mean nothing. If I'm wrong, well, it will be WC number 2 for NH.

[@russe19642]

@@nzfreeski they look impressive,but history has shown it's who turns up on the day and South Africa been there done that,I'm guessing at least ten years of South Africa domination

[@nzfreeski]

@@russe19642 haha....bold statement. If you do that you will equal Richie McCaw's decade of ABs number one (and back to back cups). You should focus on getting out of your pool - you don't want Scotland to do a Japan on ya and then Ire beat you now, do you....

[@Yasuke1998]

Poor discipline NZ...well played Aus 👏🏾

[@blairansellfraser]

I saw scrappy ball retention, ill disciplined tackles and a full sleeve tattoo from the under 20’s… not looking bright for the future AB’s

[@ckromuluss11and89]

nz should never be losing to a tier 2 rugby nation,

[@russe19642]

Get use to it, because you'll be a tier two playing country in future years,this is just a taste for you

[@brooklynmoeke3191]

9 & 10 combination are Hamilton boys players there coach was at this game Nigel hotham who is Noah hothams dad the man they show after Noah assists Jack Taylor I’m sure he’s proud of both boys

[@JaemanEdwards]

Great battle between the trans Tasman cousins. Pity about that red card The Joeys have been a class outfit from day one and have challenged in every game. I think Georgia wins 5th. The Baby Blacks played with free abandon in the knowledge that they should have been in the semi finals. 1st 5 Taha Kemara was the maestro out there directing attack and putting runners into gaps. His kicking was on point too. Macca Springer and Caleb Tangitau are two powerful speed merchant beasts. Can't wait to see them in action in the future. I think they finish 7th.

[@michaelironside8707]

There are some young players slugging away in grass roots who wouldve done an insurmountably better job than this lot. This whole tournament theyve just been ill disciplined, arrogant at times, and just all aloof. Added nothing to the mana of the black jersey. NZRU should look more to the grassroots for talent cause their current system is just not doing it..

[@lobomorunga1]

I think poor toilet training is the root cause of all this mindless arrogance, and ill discipline. Well done Ockers. Although you did not beat them rascally scallawag Kiwis by much. And what's with that Tangitau fella scoring all them tries. That's arrogance?

[@frankvendetta9230]

100% spot on mate. In saying this it ois a fact that NZ always revert to thuggery when under ptressure or on the receiving side. Just take note every time they play. Like clockwork. NZ rugby has gone backwards since SA moved out of Super rugby.

[@regularjohn7123]

@@frankvendetta9230Even if NZ rugby has somehow gone backwards by some of the weakest teams leaving Super Rugby it would be still worth it just to not have to listen to the endless ref blaming & excuses. Jaguares were better than any of the Saffa teams.

[@angusgerrard7745]

What a embarrassment New Zealand

[@melissagripp4538]

Their defence

[@TheJunglecrab]

As a Saffa, Im completely dumbstruck as to why they held this tournament in the Cape this time of year… it’s been a mud-fest which does not promote open rugby and good game play. Instead of being a good advertisement for rugby, it’s had the opposite effect

[@melissagripp4538]

❤

[@stevehughes1510]

Well done Aussies.

[@MrUHTiger]

Well done boys but discipline cost us we almost had the game with 14 people so heads up.

[@pixelpotato4874]

This could be the team to take the Bledisloe Cup

[@UpTheWahsss]

3:14 my guy out on the field pulling WWE stunts 😂😂😂

[@shanngatihine5500]

Aussie's far more disciplined, well done Australia. NZ U20s need to get over yourselves.

[@Mike-ym6rl]

Good one Australia.

[@pepeugene]

Well done Aussie

[@mapachehombre1581]

Learn sportsmanship like women's rugby

[@retimanahaerewa5430]

That red card was the clincher well done mate had a brain explosion , a forgettable tournament. To be honest I can't see any of this squad becoming All Blacks, seriously.

[@will1964]

Shocking discipline from NZ. Lost them the game

[@chiva2507]

TORA TORA attack on NZ U 20 !!

[@SunnySamuel-zo8jk]

NZ rugby just gets softer and softer every year

[@bremCZ]

What are you talking about? The reason they were carded here was because they weren't soft enough.

[@SunnySamuel-zo8jk]

@@bremCZ Soft soft soft

[@bremCZ]

@@SunnySamuel-zo8jk You think shouldering people in the head is soft? Ok.

[@SunnySamuel-zo8jk]

@@bremCZ Dumb and soft?

[@bremCZ]

@@SunnySamuel-zo8jk So, you do think shoulders to the head is soft?

[@dezman56ford]

Little in the way of team work to be enthused about, and poor defense seems to be afflicting NZ mens teams presently and thats a reflection on our coaching standards, that needs to be addressed, great game by the Aussie boys though, they took their opportunities and nailed it, well done.

[@emptyal5341]

I dunno. When will the refs consistently call line outs that aren’t straight? If it’s no straight, it’s less contestable, the advantage of the throw strategy (timing and placement) being added to by knowing the opposition can’t compete for the ball.

[@melissagripp4538]

Nice australia

[@TobiasBarnes]

Better than the wallabies

[@russe19642]

Better than the u20 new Zealand side as well

[@bertybertface1914]

Crappy discipline from the kiwis. Great effort with 13 v 15 for the majority of the game, though.

[@vulturnuszan]

if rugby is serious about protecting players then they have to start penalizing ball carriers who duck low and lead with their head into tackles. WTF is a defender supposed to do?

[@russe19642]

Are you saying the ball carrier can't do anything to evade a tackler?

[@vulturnuszan]

​@@russe19642 Are you saying the only option a ball carrier has to evade a tackler is to charge into them head first? Think about it, what a stupid question.

[@russe19642]

@@vulturnuszan did I say that? But tell me if you think doing that is wrong why do forwards do the exact same thing pin n go near the try line? I'm saying the ball carrier will do anything to evade, telling him he can't do one thing because the defence can't tackle him is ridiculous. Tacklers have to be smarter

[@fultonhobbs]

Well done Aussies . Thuggish play from NZ.

[@frankvendetta9230]

Exactly mate. but this typical of NZ when undr pressure or on the losing soide. They revet to thuggery or fighting. Every single time. Just keep an close eye and youwill see this. Mainly the All blacks.

[@tindz376]

A lot of inconsistent calls from the ref. About half a dozen missed high tackles from aus that should have been yellow cards. World rugby had it out for NZ this tournament. Although their coaching staff didn’t help. Boys needed a coach who cared not someone ticking a box before he coaches the canes.

[@nielspeter9692]

I'm predicting something similar will happen to the ABs in RWC 8n September, I agree world rugby have it in for nz, very inconsistent reffing like we saw in Ireland's tour of nz

[@CletusVanDamme2011]

​@nielspeter9692 Are you claiming that Ireland only won the test series in New Zealand due to inconsistent refereeing?

[@nielspeter9692]

@@CletusVanDamme2011 Ireland played very well and it was only because of some desperate last ditch defence the All Blacks won in Auckland in the first game but, the second and third games there was a LOT of very inconsistent reffing eg. red card for All Blacks and the very same tackle only gets yellow for Ireland. Red card shoulder to head clean out clearly seen by Barnes on the big screen and he turned and ran away ignoring it. These definitely had an affect on the outcome of the series.

[@conrad4337]

11:57 the ball didn't even make the line.

[@haydenreid7496]

Nz too much tik tok

[@jimhealy4890]

15 vs 13. An even match...

[@chuckychip4060]

I mean thats what happens when we have ill discipline

[@uberboiz]

there's a valid reason why one team ended up with only 13 players on the field...

[@samgreer8274]

This is the WORST under 20s team ever from NZ.

[@sambjerring2659]

You think you could do better?

[@nzdefrag]

@@sambjerring2659 if you read a bad movie review do you ask the critic "You think you could make a better movie?" - perspective counts

[@jamo85emag]

😂

[@samgreer8274]

@@sambjerring2659 I didn't say I could do better. You got low expectations of NZ rugby. Your mentality is the start of the decline

[@tindz376]

Worst coach for the u20s maybe. Definitely not the worst team. There’s a lot of stand out boys in this team that have been let down by poor management and coaching.

[@melissagripp4538]

Theres alot to learn yet all black under 20s

[@cameronwebb7964]

French refs are the worst. Another example of how not to ref by the French.

[@genzalarboa3110]

Takehito Namekawa is a french name ?

[@BaNaNa-su1rf]

Its not a battle when u onley play with two players out for most of the game ..😮

[@henryjackson9793]

Poorly coached and lacked the positive attitude on the field. Discipline was lacking and a few players shouldn’t be there, they don’t have the teamwork and the size in the forwards that is needed at this level.

[@tindz376]

Beg to differ… one of their smallest forwards is one of the top players in the team. Sam Hainsworth-Fa’aofo plays like Ardie Savea, and ardie isn’t big either.

[@jk9623]

Why can’t we stop the mall…. It’s not that hard to do!! What the hell is the forward coach doing??? Its starting to look like we can’t do anything when it come to the line out…. the same as the AB’s, black ferns, It’s looking like we can’t stop anything about the mall…. We were the dominant in this style of play.

[@__aceee9619]

Easy win for the wallabies.

[@kahurautao]

Rangipoua

[@arrow01love77]

Nz could be stronger selection

[@Brave709]

Discipline left the chat

[@GunKaraka]

Shame about the discipline. The boys would have won otherwise.

[@hohaia01]

5th place? That's a terrible result.

[@leocleaver9558]

Has to be one of the least disciplined games I seen from a New Zealand team. Leaves an embarrassing taste to an otherwise great game. Congrats Aussie

[@oldblack15]

Heard that nz lost the semi. Now i have seen the highlights, well done despite the setbacks. These "laws " are not creating safety as the physical effort required must affect the decision making when you are players down. Does not help with the spectacle of the game.

[@tomhenry8151]

A team with no discipline comes last New Zealand under 20s had no discipline no Ballance in mental thinking and no heart for the ABs COAT motto play hard play fair Kia-ora

[@melissagripp4538]

Keep getting penalized it will cost them

[@plumbascrack69]

Cards ruin the game imo. Punishes the team when it should punish the individual. The NFL has it right, award the penalty, eject the player but let the back up come on. That way, you still have 15v15 but that individual cannot return to the field if the card is red.

[@russe19642]

Be no point awarding a red card would it,you'd just keep doing knowing the team wouldn't be at a disadvantage

[@plumbascrack69]

@@russe19642 having a starter leave the field for a backup is a disadvantage. And if enough infringements keep happening then you award meters gained for the offence (same as yards per foul in American football) and eventually a penalty try if the infringements become too much. Plus the red card still gets rid of the player who performed a dangerous tackle, repeat infringements etc. I can't imagine this would be any worse than watching 15v14 for 3 quarters of a game. I don't believe Australia would've won had it been 15v15 for 80 mins

[@russe19642]

@@plumbascrack69 I came straight to the comments section looking for Kiwis crying over this and you haven't disappointed me😁 there's always someone to blame whenever you lot lose,coach, one of the players or even food poisoning.Lers say your knucklehead drove the Aussies guys head into the ground and had to be subbed off but yet you could bring a replacement on,that sounds logical losing a game starter as you say and then you don't have any penalty against you by bringing in another

[@plumbascrack69]

@@russe19642 🤣 I'm into American football and basketball mate. I'm more into league than union too. The Aussies played a great game and hats off to them for doing so. But you can't actually believe Aussie would've beaten them full strength 🤣 NZ played with no discipline, lots of errors and 14 men for most of the game and still looked like they were gonna win it lmao. That's not being a sore loser that's just factual sightings from watching the game. And subbing off a dangerous player for another one makes perfect sense. The NFL has this rule and it's perfect, still allows the better team to win without disadvantaging the team as a whole and punishes the individual player (usually fines and/or suspension for getting ejected). I think this rule is very logical. Look at super rugby, they changed their card rules so the players can come back on. Clearly they thought that rule needed changing 🤷🏻‍♂️ it's not a perfect rule, but it's far better than what we have now

[@russe19642]

@@plumbascrack69 yeh I watch NFL don't mind it after I learnt the rules, basketball not so much still ok. But I'm AFL first and they don't have a send off rule,so you can take someone out of a game and stay in the field which is unfair really because if you wanted you could take a few out if you wanted to and not lose anyone. Except you'll be rubbed out for a long time from suspension. Unfortunately it's all about protecting the head now in every sport and union has gone down the road of redcards,as much as it annoys you they're the rules and everyone knows them. My only gripe with that is the accidental contact which happens and needs to be looked at as in some plays the attacking player slips trying to evade causing the head contact. In AFL nothing above the shoulders and you'd be amazed how good it works,once everyone knows it's up to them. I think the rugby has it right with send offs as that's a bigger penalty losing a player and maybe the AFL should look at it as well or at least have the offending player sit out the same length of time the victim of his actions does. Anyway you can tell from that no4 for NZ it won't be his last redcards just by looking at his demeanor,he has issues that guy and is probably your new Lowe who spent half his career on the bench

[@F1NATIK]

Shocking discipline. Hang your heads in shame.

[@bigsmoke4987]

16 against 13 😂😂😂

[@russe19642]

Found you, looking for someone crying over that in the comments

[@mondeowawa2494]

ditch yellow card referees its a no gamer with these guys

[@colinodonnell8975]

Terrible under 20's team NZ

[@peeoconnor4238]

Hopeless nz

[@6Undisputed6]

5th place final? lol. Wtf is sports becoming?

[@douglaseby1420]

Um....they have to play for 5th place? So we can know how nations rank?

[@lockk132]

Wasted talent NZ....poor performances recently

[@Choonah_Laamu]

What a joke ! Rugby in nz is getting trash rather send my son to play rugby league then this political sport .

[@chessman483]

A joke, Ozzie beats half a team in stupid so called high tackles. Rugby is so wrecked by these rules.

[@whodatbe8675]

What the hell... how was it red, the dude was holding on to the player on the ground

[@frankvendetta9230]

Oh how I like this. I mean the result. No matter who says what about NZ, they lost, no matter the talent, no matter how good, how fast, the electronic scoreboard has the final say which is 44-35. That is the only thing that counts in the end. No one is going to talk about how good they played or whatever, It's the final score. I'm frankly sick how the second place are praised for what? Go home go cry is all they can do. Since when is losing being praised? I though winning is everything.

[@regularjohn7123]

You ok mate..need a glass of milk?

[@user-bv6nq3ng4w]

滑川レフリー

[@keevee09]

Discipline, NZ.

[@waldubteez5005]

Stupid rugby role of red card. Why can't they just red card the player then sent them out but bring a replacement player to be a fair game. Stupid rugby rule waste of time prepare for a game blood and sweat but the rule of punishing individual players ruin a whole game..this is an unfair rule rugby world.