That score should all but wrap this one up for Australia

Australia finally score in the second half, McTaggart dots down after good work from Malolo and McDermott

Approaching the final quarter of the match, still no change to the halftime score yet

It's been a much better performance from Japan so far

Final 30 minutes to play, Australia still in control

No change to the halftime score yet, next score could be crucial

Semisi Tupou is causing havoc for Japan in defence, running some wonderful lines for Australia

The second half is underway

Australia u20s take a 28-12 lead over Japan u20s into halftime. Australia got off to a fast start with two early tries giving them a 14-0 lead. Japan responded brilliantly with two tries in quick succession to make it 14-12. However, Australia would finish the half the stronger of the sides, with a further two tries giving them a 16 point advantage at the break.

And that will be halftime