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Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Italy get back to secure near their own line

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Slick hands to Muto down the left and he chips ahead and the race is on

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Throw not straight, scrum Japan

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Back to Naramoto who finds touch

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Planned overthrow by Japan

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Box kick from Doei, brilliant break from Botturi who races away deep into the 22 and goes for the corner, just in touch for a Japanese throw

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Sante gets the second half underway for Italy, taken by Sasaki

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Italy u20 take a 26-10 lead over Japan u20 into halftime. Italy got off to the perfect start with a try inside the opening minute. Italy then picked up a yellow card and Japan capitalized with a score to edge ahead 7-5. Italy hit back with two tries before a Japanese penalty reduced the deficit to 19-10. Italy went over for their fourth try with the final play of the half for a 16 point advantage at the break.

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

And that will be halftime

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Passarella takes it up and reaches over for his double