World Rugby U20 Highlights: Australia v Japan
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Australia thrashed Japan 54-19 in the second round of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship. Australia got off to a fast start with two early tries giving them a 14-0 lead. Japan hit back brilliantly with two tries in quick succession to make it a two point ball game at 14-12. Australia would finish the first half strongly, with a further two scores giving them a 28-12 advantage at the break. Japan held Australia for the opening 20 minutes of the second half, but the wall of the wall with the young Wallabies running in the final quarter, with Japan getting over for a late consolation score.two pointball game at 14-12. Australia would finish the first half strongly, with a further two scores giving them a 28-12 advantage at the break. Japan held Australia for the opening 20 minutes of the second half, but the wall of the wall with the young Wallabies running in the final quarter, with Japan getting over for a late consolation score.