HIGHLIGHTS | New Zealand Under 20 v Australia Under 20 | TRC U20

[@soundersiren07]

Great to see Australia being competitive, the rivalry needs some spark to it.

[@jackfry]

They beat us at the u20 RWC last year

[@DrissZyani-bu5mo]

Last year the staff coaching did not have time to work with baby blacks

[@User-bk6qf]

⁠​⁠@@jackfryaus beat nz in 2023 and nz beat aus in 2022 by nearly 70 points but that doesn’t prove anything since it’s u20s and squad changes every year.

[@Both-Barracuda]

Until their squad gets pillaged by NRL teams

[@ronniegrey4445]

Solid win Baby Blacks

[@markrutherford6010]

Taele the young centre is outstanding player.This boy got all the skills.

[@JaemanEdwards]

Looks too small unfortunately.

[@markrutherford6010]

@@JaemanEdwards He is still young and he is still growing.His goal line defence is outstanding. His passing skills are great too.This boy sets up his wingers like good centre should.

[@JaemanEdwards]

@@markrutherford6010 Yeah great player. I said the same about Peter Lakai being too small for no. 8 last year but he's going great with the Hurricanes.

[@NathanAAASmith]

Yeah, quick too

[@markrutherford6010]

@@JaemanEdwards Peter Lakai best position is open side.

[@Waywind420]

4:18 spin is so smooth. completely legal and exactly how you should clap back against someone lining you up for the shot. Poetic.

[@khethokuhlemvelase9822]

Those Australian boys fought hard to stay in the game. These boys are going to be a force once they make senior team. Excellent performance from the baby Blacks

[@normantewara5540]

Everyone had eyes on the ball and they both were in position to catch the ball who took the least amount of responsibility contesting for the ball guy in the air or going on the ground

[@CoffeysLandcruisers]

100% and the guy jumping for the ball took on that responsability for him self when choosing to jump, he could have stayed on his feet.

[@thornevankol1504]

In NZ thay are taught that to prevent serious injury if you don't need to jump for the ball dont and well that is a prime example why thay stoped jumping in school bit rugby

[@wonton8983]

Ref should have yellow carded himself for being offside and blocking the Kiwi tackler.

[@chiva2507]

Gee, they all try to take the ABS out, from poor refs,janitors and sweepers.!!

[@Badmansband]

This is a stretch. I know it's tongue in cheek but the ref has to stand somewhere.

[@RugbyLover86]

lol bro just sad he retired

[@maffrose]

Someone needs to check the refs bank account and online TAB account.

[@RugbyLover86]

@@maffrose Tab can track you g

[@danielallmon2173]

Don’t hit the player in the head. Don’t hit the player in the knees. Don’t roll them. The target for clearing a ruck is getting so small one day there will be no challenge to a ruck.

[@justinstephenson9360]

2nd yellow completely correct, first yellow card was ridiculous. NZ player was in position to catch the ball, had arrived early - look at the position at 6.45, both Aus & NZ players are on the ground, eyes on the ball and at 6.46 the Aus player jumps. In that one second the NZ player has moved forward about a foot, the Aus player has jumped up with his right knee raised. If anything the yellow card should have been against the Aus player for leading with his knee into high and potentially dangerous contact

[@jimbokiwi9322]

All he did was keep his eye on the ball to catch it and Aussie jumps onto him and its a yellow card? 🙄 It's just an accident of 2 people trying to catch the ball. Nothing to site there, no card and carry on playing.

[@movingsale517]

The yellow should have been for the trip at 6.30 by the NZ no. 18

[@bmanwi6569]

Yep no case for a yellow here genuinely competing for the ball

[@morrisanderson818]

Jordy Barrett got yellow for same offence in a match last year,guess its only for NZ player's

[@clapadamclap]

Damn Solomon is rapid!

[@RADCOMJ1]

If many of these go through to seniors we are due a treat in future Rugby championships...great match.

[@DivinaeMisericordiae77]

Great to see some great baby blacks coming thru the ranks! Bodes well for the U20 rugger world cup! I like the look of the No. 7. He put in a shift and a half! Oh and good to see the Ozzie's putting in a solid performance in this tournament! Now it's up to the selectors to make sure they stay in the Oz Rugby Union!!

[@markcleaver6573]

As a Kiwi, we need a strong Australia, giving us the odd hiding.

[@MusMasi]

No

[@MusMasi]

Australia were strong in the 90s and early 2000s did that lead to the All Blacks winning the World Cup? No.

[@mitch2924]

@@MusMasiwho else do the kiwis have to measure themselves against. There season is played in a schoolboy league, there best competition is themselves. give it couple years and the kiwis will be on much the same level as Australia.

[@hellovanite]

agreed

[@markcleaver6573]

@@MusMasi We were always fav going in though. It's a tournament, difficult to win.

[@v1sion433]

ref kept aussie in the game

[@colinmeehan791]

And the TMO.

[@antonstrydom9086]

Poor discipline did

[@chiva2507]

Human, or alliin ?? LOL

[@ifgfqageneration6939]

Yep last yellow was BS. That was not a crocodile roll.

[@RugbyLover86]

@@colinmeehan791 lol nice try

[@poerava]

6:04 Obstruction by the referee. 🤦‍♀️ Looks like the bledisloe will be safe for another 20 years.

[@TaigaSibirskaya]

the simple difference is that New Zealand played better for the last 15 minutes, but Speed, Power and Support are the 3 key points to Rugby, IMO. Australia lacked some composure, maybe through tiredness and/or fatigue, some poor decisions, maybe a lack of support from runners

[@jmanngod]

absurd cards once again. It seems like WR insists that NZ only ever play with 14 players.

[@colinmeehan791]

Ref and TMO were appalling.

[@ManaBlack208]

Us kiwis do get penalized alot unfortunately it's a fact all levels

[@tonylittle3508]

Yeah the second may be arguable, but the yellow against the no 14 was just nuts.if you are just standing under where the ball is coming down and the other guy is running forward and jumping over you how can that be wrong?

[@timgregory82]

Do you guys genuinely think that is true?

[@JaemanEdwards]

​​@@timgregory82It's not true but the fact that rugby is the only sport in history where someone getting sent off is virtually guaranteed in every game, is extremely embarrassing. In rugby league and american football, yellow cards are very rare let alone red. This is what happens when you leave a nanny state like the British to run the show. They end up aiding and abetting the genocide of our sport.

[@Shizzle685]

Should have a U20s Anzac Cup

[@JaemanEdwards]

No. Stupid idea.

[@chiva2507]

I believe there is a WC tournament in the pipe line,to include all nations.!

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

What us aussies can,t stand ye lot.enough when kiwi,s ran from the trenches and let us fight.? Get a grip kid?

[@kv8089]

SANZAAR need a drafts system to keep these young adults in Union, after all the investments into their development to all of a sudden be picked up by a NRL Team. Or if not setup a transfer fee for NRL teams to compensate the SANZAAR unions for the investments on top of the contract offers for these players. Junior Rugby Championship has been really entertaining look forward to many more years to come

[@RugbyLover86]

Waste of money bro

[@tane5802]

Well done young men. It shows our future looks promising with the talent on display here! 💪💪💪

[@jasonsmith3573]

good to watch. great effort by both teams.

[@vvwalker7261]

Cracking game, well done NZ

[@saschahennies3823]

Solomon will have a great Future💪

[@archvermin]

Good job, and good luck for the U20 World Championship in June

[@patrickmartin3326]

The good ole centre kick

[@tuhuster]

How’s that for a pass from Palu. 8:06

[@roleinc7204]

Yellow card despite being in perfect position to catch a kicked ball because the attacking player jumped in the air. Yellow card for removing a player from the ruck because they twisted their leg. Why is rugby doing this to itself? Still, well played both teams.

[@tablatom]

Totally agree.

[@MusMasi]

Because the Referee and TMO are the stars of the game, they need to be the biggest influence.

[@user-ym5dm9xd5w]

Man I didn't get either yellow cards. But awesome Kiwis still got the win.

[@stupss]

Pass at 8:07 was nice..for the NFL 😂

[@andymehrts6071]

There's always this dumb comment on a rugby game. The ball is thrown backwards but travels forward because of the momentum of the players. It is NOT a forward pass, learn the rules. And I'm a NZ fan.

[@hohepateika1]

Congrats BBs 🖤🖤🖤

[@commentwell3870]

May I bring the Boks into the equation seeing that they were part of this Championship competition? As all these players progress into becoming senior players, it seems that at senior level, over the past 8 years (X 2 WC's), the Boks have gotten stronger because of their wider player base to choose from, comparatively.

[@nemchandinderman7519]

Congratulations under 20 Nz

[@FaldieVanRheede]

Well done to the boys.❤😂

[@thornevankol1504]

The new roll law doesnt come into affect untill july officialy so im not sure why its beung used here

[@RugbyGuide]

Used the wrong case, yes, however in the laws now ... "A player may lever the jackler out of the contest at the ruck but must not drop their weight onto them or target the lower limbs."

[@Waywind420]

How did referee's not see Black #18 deliberately trip Gold #13 support runner at 6:27 completely killing off the attacking play???? 😆 ? It's so blatant and absurd and yet it worked.

[@grahamkahui8718]

makes up for 2 yellow cards that should of never been in the 1st place

[@Waywind420]

​@@grahamkahui8718 Targeting and dropping weight onto an opponents knee in a ruck clear-out, causing or risking a hyperextension injury, is indeed a yellow card. Darcy Swain did that on Quinn Tupaea and it cost Tupaea surgery, a year of rehab, probably some mental depression and a certain spot in the world cup squad. The air collision one though is probably fair game, it's not like the kiwi defender leapt into the aussie guy, he stood his ground.

[@FLEXZFNT]

⁠@@Waywind420 I agree it was a yellow card, it is a bit touchy on how it works but I will say what Darcy Swain did was completely different cause he didn’t try to roll Quinn’s body off the ball, he blatantly targeted his leg not even attempting to clean him out. But with the player safety I do have to agree that the second yellow card was warranted. First yellow card was just a piss take though

[@Waywind420]

@@FLEXZFNT The state of refereeing has really made it hard to love the sport these days. It seems more about who can stay on the right side of the referee's whistle rather than actually playing rugby. So many silly rules that seem unnecessary, like detaching before attempting a pilfer or setting the ball down and picking it back up to negate any double movement 😐 I like unions gameplay but Leagues ruleset is so much cleaner.

[@samtikimoe7289]

​@@Waywind420that's a dirty Aussie move , we're just giving it back 😂

[@DanSeabright]

the future is bright for nz rugby well done boys, the 2 yellows were dodgy calls

[@richardscanlan3419]

Don't count on it.If these players do show a lot of promise,you think NH clubs won't come calling? And they will target them because they haven't been capped at AB level.The north has been doing this forr yrs.

[@iceswallowgum8540]

Na 2nd one was good spotting for that terrible technique from a 10

[@bobbonner1314]

Good game. I think Australia lost so many opportunities by playing knuckle head Rugby League style; when they did score, it was down to good ball handling and passing. Well done Kiwi lads.

[@MartinDay-lg1th]

Pass at 5:07 was so forward wow

[@fidget2020]

Some young talent out there.....

[@ynwa9885]

8:07 how has that not been given as forward???

[@ariakayleighjordan9847]

Well Done to New Zealand ❤

[@bucky2355]

The future is looking bright 😎🥝🖤🖤

[@ManaBlack208]

Looking better than last year but the real gauge is wen we play Europe,France are incredibly good.

[@BertFlashman]

@@ManaBlack208France didn’t even win the u20 six nations they came third.

[@ManaBlack208]

@@BertFlashman They won the last U20s comp last year 3rd time in a row

[@RugbyLover86]

Nah g no discipline up the Irish real RWC champs

[@BertFlashman]

@@ManaBlack208 they don’t look as good this year.

[@tegjeetbains3933]

Mcculloch with a heeectic whack and load 4:19 SHEESH

[@giovannipastrello5912]

Beautyful match

[@Max-yr8ew]

What a game

[@rochanathareendra]

Solomans is a champion!!

[@FaldieVanRheede]

Well done to the boys.

[@marctoleafoa5864]

Taele the man 😎❤️💯

[@stevewilliamsnz1]

A few forward passes by Australia missed too Ref

[@tvpc3194]

ref was poor

[@REX1RC]

Refs don't know what a forward pass is?

[@DrissZyani-bu5mo]

Great depth players for razor to win 🏆 2027

[@magpieasm5169]

2031 more likely

[@DrissZyani-bu5mo]

Even in 3 years because these youngers will perform in super rugby the next year . Look at Peter lakai today with canes

[@gaius_enceladus]

NZer here - great game! Aussie were tough and competitive, as I'd expect them to be! This close game reminded me a lot of the tests back in the days of David Campese - some great games in those days!

[@TheMarketSniper1]

NZ pulling the Frazell/Bongi Knee ACL injury tackle again on other teams.

[@RugbyLover86]

G you just mad Ireland the real RWC champs 13-8 lol

[@JTAIT-b7g]

Bongi gasses after 20 minutes and cant throw a straight lineout to save his life so unlikely NZ would deliberately risk a red card over him..injuries happen, it is still a contact sport after all.

[@Kiwi_Fruit_Fruit]

what about the ref running interference on the kiwi try line...lol

[@JaemanEdwards]

Shoulda won by 30 points. Made hard work of it.

[@biro7499]

Corrupt officials tried their best to deny the Baby Blacks, but the class and talent were undeniable.

[@DrissZyani-bu5mo]

Baby blacks will be better in the U20 World Cup because they will keep working with their new staff coaching in the areas.

[@DrissZyanisorrybutyourtimeisfi]

Baby blacks will be better still in the U20 world Cup because they will keep working with the new staff coaching in the areas.

[@marionbruno1584]

The three last titles of U20 World Cup didn't went in southern hands so far ... Ireland, England and especially France were much better ! Could it change for 2024 ?

[@benstanley1849]

Two poor yellow cards given by the ref tonight

[@bmanwi6569]

Good competitive game

[@arfajob4246]

Baby Blacks vs The Joeys. Good game. 👍

[@leitulaveauele7375]

Ref helped with the try 😂

[@craigwills1615]

Aussies are only competitive when the opposition are down to 14 players! Ditto against South Africa!

[@dimetilldeath]

The stupidest yellow card ive ever seen

[@jeffjones5777]

I wonder why people are getting turned off rugby to many bullshit penalty.

[@iseeyou4405]

Wow. How far forward does a pass need to travel refs?

[@CelestialEcho-t5q]

Vamos España!

[@grantpitkethley8638]

Where's South Africa..😅😅😅😅

[@RugbyLover86]

Raging over losing to Ireland in the RWC final lol

[@darylneal989]

Wtg baby blacks 👏

[@alize1874]

Australian coaches are dumb using their whole bench on the first yellow card ABs got, and wow the ABs 2 yellow cards and still win the game.. no other country can never do this.

[@benmysta]

Pass at 8:07 was a mile forward.

[@kefe2929]

Not forward, Relative velocity

[@barron8180]

Why don’t we have rugby in America, the rules are much more simpler and a little more safer then in football.

[@FaldieVanRheede]

Well done baby Black's big ups guy's 😅❤😂

[@MusMasi]

Great Way to Milk a penalty and a card just jump into a player standing there and fall down, stay down. Should get a penalty and a card.

[@NathanAAASmith]

6:20 it’s not even a penalty.

[@ajaylal5892]

He nearly caught the ball as well. I think if you slow it down, he actually touches it. I wonder what would have happened if the AB player ended up catching the ball? It would be a weird yellow card.

[@NathanAAASmith]

@@ajaylal5892yes and if AB player catches it, then what? Would he still be penalised? I doubt it. They need to clarify the rules around this bc he only had eyes for the ball, not his fault the other player went airborne and fell awkwardly.

[@aldobonaso3481]

@@NathanAAASmith the rules are pretty clear though, the NZ player was moving forward and never left the ground, it is his responsibility to make sure the player in the air isn't taken out. If he was standing sill and the Aus player jumped into him, it would 100% be on the Aus player. If the NZ player caught the ball first, once again it would be the Aus player's own fault. The penalty in this situation very much relies on who wins the contest for the ball. The Aus player won the contest, the NZ player will be held responsible for any contact, unless it is a fair contest in the air, but then both players must be in the air challenging fairly for the ball.

[@NathanAAASmith]

@@aldobonaso3481 Appreciate all that and I hear what you’re saying but to me, the AB player still didn’t do anything wrong other than be a victim of circumstance. Why can’t he be moving forward to position himself to catch the ball? That in itself, isn’t a penalisable offence. If he was ahead of the ball, then different story. Is he, by definition, only, “contesting” the ball if he leaves the ground then?

[@RugbyLover86]

Read the rule books bro lmao I can’t read but I still do it lol

[@morrisanderson818]

And league supporters say Union is dead,and leagues going to take over WHATEVER,these youngsters are great,from all the countries taking part, especially team's we don't get to see,

[@robblack]

Reffing.... keep destroying the game! Great play by both sides though, these aussie boys need to be encouraged!

[@kiritahikiwi4403]

Ref blocked tackle

[@john-lukefenn4909]

Terrible first yellow card, he did nothing wrong, its like jumping into a tackle, not the tacklers fault, secondly the ABs player was slowed down and checked by the aus played making him later there which is why it happened in the first place smh

[@marcelobesel6187]

AB ALWAYS PLAYING IN OFF SIDE and the fans didn't like yellow or red cards. It's enough... No more Ritchie Mcaw

[@IIIIIlIIl]

Leshgo Orb lax

[@commentwell3870]

As a neutral, I think Australia were unlucky to lose?

[@Socks-q9b]

That, that wouldn’t be an Aussie ref would it? No surely not! Advance Australia Fair! Yeah right whatever!

[@nepiahemopo1702]

The game is to contest for possesion

[@chiva2507]

Shame on AUS rugby,trying there best to eliminate the ABS. From top admin, commentators, poor officials,gang up together, were the ref "real" or a alliin.??. janitors, cleaners,all join in. but the ABS smased them .!!

[@kevinwilliamgorman364]

And what the fk is a crocodile roll, rules are getting more pathetic every year, it's a contact spot world rugby and with all these ridiculous rules coming in to protect players you're turning the game as soft as butter

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Aussies had 16 players.

[@senseisaitama8684]

Ggs

[@josephvanwyk2088]

wow - some bad play by the young wallabies.

[@tevitataualii2046]

Sorry baby Walla

[@markspiteriy]

The rugby governing body is trying hard to push fans away with these ridiculous rules and how games are officiated

[@SoaaJr]

Baby Blacks Champions

[@Rodz-vg2el]

Congrats future All blacks, ref not to good, Aussies to much mistakes!

[@bensutherland5066]

Similar to the useless Frizell yellow card in the world cup final, another yellow card for falling over.

[@michaeldethierry5901]

Mauri ora our kiwi boys

[@_chipin]

Chur abs ⛳

[@BilalAli-l9q]

As a South African to the rugby world,beat our baby boks,what a transformation team,i can pick school team from Grey College and Pearl Gim that would beat this baby so called boks team

[@marctoleafoa5864]

23 NZ 🤦🏾

[@RugbyLover86]

Who else is here for the losers who don’t know the laws and can’t down a speights lol