Scotland crowned World Rugby U20 Trophy 2024 champions
2024.07.21
After defeating the USA 48–10 in the final to secure a spot in the World Rugby U20 Championship in 2025, Scotland’s victorious captain Liam McConnell hoisted the World Rugby U20 Trophy at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Wednesday.
While the USA team fought valiantly until the very end, their more clinical hosts ultimately punished Scotland for their hard work.
One of the four previous U20 Trophy winners in the competition, Japan defeated 2008 champions Uruguay 75–22 to finish third. They won easily because they got off to a fast start and never let up on their intensity.
Earlier, the Netherlands finished their first tournament campaign in fine fashion, defeating previous winners Samoa 46-29 in the fifth place play-off with yet another explosive display.
After defeating Kenya in the pool stages, the Dutch scored 20 points overall by running in six tries. Their aggressive style of play helped them win two games.
In the opening match of the day, Hong Kong China defeated Kenya 34–14 to take seventh place at the World Rugby U20 Trophy, snapping a 12-game losing skid.
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