South Africa prop Corne Fourie is tackled by Australia flanker Ben McCalman
Photo: John Dickson
17 APRIL 2007
New Zealand will face South Africa on Saturday 21 April in the IRB Under 19 World Championship 2007 final.
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New Zealand scored three tries in a powerful first-half performance against Wales at Ravenhill, Belfast, to go into the break 23-9 ahead. Despite a much-improved performance in the second half, Wales were unable to breach the New Zealand tryline and it was Winston Stanley who sealed New Zealand's 36-12 victory with a try late on.
Henri Bantjes and Wilton Pietersen scored first half tries for South Africa, who established a 15-3 lead at half time over Australia in the first semi final at Ravenhill. In an entertaining second period, both sides scored three tries as South Africa defeated the defending champions 32-18.
Arthur Joly, Charles Gimenez and Cédric Coll each scored tries for France, who defeated Samoa 25-13 at Belfast Harlequins. France will play England for fifth after the latter defeated Argentina for the second time in the tournament, this time 31-13 at Shaw's Bridge.
Scotland will have the opportunity to gain revenge over Ireland when the two meet at Ravenhill for ninth place. Scotland, who lost out to the hosts in the final seconds of their pool game, were 7-6 down at half time against Fiji, but Lee Jones' second-half try was enough to secure a 11-7 win.
Ireland made a blistering start against Japan at Shaw's Bridge, racing to a 19-0 lead after just 18 minutes. Jumpei Ohira scored a first-half try to give Japan hope, but Patrick Mallon responded almost immediately for Ireland. Both teams scored one try in the second half, to give Ireland a 31-10 victory.
Division A final day fixtures, 21 April:
- 15:30 (11th place) Fiji v Japan - Belfast Harlequins, Belfast
- 15:00 (9th place) Scotland v Ireland - Ravenhill, Belfast
- 13:30 (7th place) Argentina v Samoa - Shaw's Bridge, Belfast
- 15:30 (5th place) England v France - Shaw's Bridge, Belfast
- 17:30 (3rd place) Australia v Wales - Ravenhill, Belfast
- 19:30 (Final) South Africa v New Zealand - Ravenhill, Belfast
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Fiji |
FT 7-11 |
Scotland |
Belfast Harlequins, Belfast |
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England |
FT 31-13 |
Argentina |
Shaw's Bridge, Belfast |
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Australia |
FT 18-32 |
South Africa |
Ravenhill, Belfast |
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Ireland |
FT 31-10 |
Japan |
Shaw's Bridge, Belfast |
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France |
FT 25-13 |
Samoa |
Belfast Harlequins, Belfast |
| 17/04/2007, 19:30 |
New Zealand |
FT 36-12 |
Wales |
Ravenhill, Belfast |
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