Australia has made a disastrous begin to rugby union’s World U20 Championship in Italy with an embarrassing 73-17 loss to South Africa in its opening match.
Because the Wallabies put together to host the British and Irish Lions in a three-Check sequence, Australian rugby’s subsequent technology of stars got a actuality examine at Stadio San Michele, Calvisano.
Coached by ex-Wallabies scrum-half Chris Whitaker, Australia conceded 11 tries.
Fullback Sid Harvey scored a try to conversion for Australia, whereas winger Cooper Watters crossed for a double.
South Africa led 33-5 at half-time.
The ultimate scoreline got here as a shock to many observers, given Australia defeated South Africa 29-24 within the four-team U20 Rugby Championship in Port Elizabeth final month.
New Zealand and Argentina additionally contested the event in South Africa.
Australia faces Scotland in its second World U20 Championship pool match, which will likely be performed in Viadana on Friday night time AEST.
The Australians completed sixth eventually 12 months’s event, hosted by South Africa.
They’ve twice reached the World U20 Championship closing, most lately in 2019.
The 2019 squad included Wallabies captain Harry Wilson, in addition to the likes of Fraser McReight, Angus Bell, Noah Lolesio and Mark Nawaqanitawase.
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