U20 Champs: Big wins, shocks on day two

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Defending champions France, Ireland, Wales and England cruised to victory on the second day of the World U20 Championship, while Italy and Georgia pulled off surprises.

Australia, the 2019 U20 Championship finalists, and Ireland kicked off proceedings in Paarl and it was the current U20 Six Nations champions who prevailed 30-10 after a strong second-half display.

Two-time defending champions France powered their way to a 35-14 victory in the second game, while Wales finished strongly to beat Japan 41-19 in the day’s first encounter at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.

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Italy then brought an impressive forward display that was perfect for the wet conditions to beat hosts South Africa 34-26 in Paarl, leaving Pool C firmly in the balance after Georgia produced a brilliant performance to beat Argentina 20-0 at Danie Craven Stadium.

England wrapped up the day’s action with a dominant display from their pack which laid the foundations for a 53-7 victory over Fiji in Stellies.

For full fixtures and pool standings, see here:

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