Fiji U20 vs Argentina U20: Live World Rugby Under 20 Championship Updates and Results, at Today
The Fiji U20 team and the Argentina U20 team faced off in the World Rugby Under 20 Championship on Friday, July 22, 2023, at 3:30 pm ET at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester, England.
The two teams were evenly matched coming into the game, with Fiji having won their previous two games and Argentina having lost their previous two games. The game was expected to be a close one, and it did not disappoint.
The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams scoring tries. Fiji led 17-14 at halftime. In the second half, Fiji came out strong and scored two unanswered tries to take a 31-14 lead. Argentina responded with a try of their own, but it was too little too late. Fiji won the game 31-21.
Here are some of the key players to watch in the Fiji vs Argentina game:
- Asipeli Qio, Flanker, Fiji: Qio was a force in the loose, and he made several important tackles. He was named Player of the Match.
- Setareki Tuicuvu, Wing, Fiji: Tuicuvu was a constant threat to the Argentina defense, and he scored two tries for Fiji.
- Juan Pablo Castro, Flyhalf, Argentina: Castro was accurate with his kicking, and he scored 11 points for Argentina.
- Tomás Albornoz, Scrum-half, Argentina: Albornoz was a creative presence in the midfield, and he scored one try for Argentina.
- Juan Bautista Pedemonte, Wing, Argentina: Pedemonte was a threat to the Fiji defense all game long. He scored one try for Argentina.
The game was a close one, but Fiji were the better team on the day. They deserved to win, and they will be looking to continue their winning streak when they face France in the next round of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship. Argentina will be disappointed with the result, but they will take some positives from the game.
Here are some other things to know about the Fiji vs Argentina game:
- The game was played at 3:30 pm ET on July 22, 2023.
- The game was streamed live on World Rugby.TV.
- The game was played at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester, England.
- Fiji and Argentina were evenly matched coming into the game.
- Fiji won the game 31-21.
The game was a great advertisement for rugby, and it was a thrilling contest. It is sure to be remembered as one of the best games of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship 2023.
Stay tuned for more live updates and results from the World Rugby Under 20 Championship 2023.