The 14-man Junior Springboks conceded a late try as New Zealand snuffled out an exciting 13-13 draw in theopener in very difficult conditions in the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Australia on Thursday.
The wet conditions made handling difficult and the South Africans struggled at the breakdowns, but they were very strong on defence. The Junior Springboks U20s only had one attacking opportunity but could not make it count.New Zealand enjoyed territorial advantage in the first half, and a penalty goal on the half-hour mark by Isaac Hutchison was the only points of the half, as the Kiwis hit the sheds leading by 3-0.
Moments later, the Junior Springboks pounced with Joel Leotlela going over under the posts after great work done by Bruce Sherwood as the SA U20s capitalised on a mistake under a kick by New Zealand. With seven minutes to go, Joshua Boulle was yellow carded and a few minutes later, New Zealand scored their second try when Frank Vaenuku went over in the right hand corner, but the wind pushed the conversion wide to make it 13-13, which is how it ended shortly thereafter.– Try: Joel Leotlela. Conversion: Tylor Sefoor. Penalty goals: Sefoor .Junior Springboks —
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