RFC Verdict
South Africa U20 defeated France U20 by 11 points, 5–16.
| Winner | South Africa U20 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 11 |
| Verified score | 5–16 |
World Rugby U20 Championship 2026
Full Time
🇫🇷
FRA
France U20
5–16
🇿🇦
RSA
South Africa U20
DateJuly 18, 2026
VenueMikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
21 total points were scored.
South Africa U20 scored 76% of the match points.
The total was 47.5 points below the competition average of 68.5.
| Total points | 21 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 11 |
Form Guide
France U20: L W W W W
South Africa U20: W W W W W
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
RFC currently has 3 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
South Africa U20’s attack (51.6 points per match) against France U20’s defence (22.8 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| France U20 points for | 33.4 |
|---|---|
| France U20 points against | 22.8 |
| South Africa U20 points for | 51.6 |
| South Africa U20 points against | 17.4 |
What This Means
France U20 is now 4-0-1 in this competition.
South Africa U20 is now 5-0-0 in this competition and on a 5-match winning run.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
RFC currently has 3 completed meetings between France U20 and South Africa U20 available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: France U20 vs South Africa U20
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 10:38:23 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | France U20 |
| Away Team | South Africa U20 |
Their recorded meetings average 40.3 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: France U20 vs South Africa U20
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 10:38:23 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 121 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 3 |
| Average | 40.3 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateJuly 18, 2026Match date
VenueMikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi, GeorgiaMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
4 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeReuben KeaneLead match official
Assistant Referee 1George Selwood
Assistant Referee 2Gonzalo de Achaval
TV Match OfficialPaulo Duarte
France U20
Starting XV
- –Cédric LabordeHead Coach
- 1Matheo FrisachProp
- 2Gabin GaraultHooker
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6Raphael AudebertFlanker
- 7Lucas Andjisseramatchi(C)Flanker
- 8Elyjah IbsaieneNumber 8
- 9Baptiste TillolesScrum Half
- 10Luka KeletaonaFly Half
- 11Melvyn RatesWing
- 12Bastien RasalCentre
- 13Adrien DraultCentre
- 14
- 15Axel GuillaudFull Back
Replacements
- 16Elia MasiReplacement
- 17Edouard Jabea NjockeReplacement
- 18Mael TurpinReplacement
- 19Leo MichauxReplacement
- 20Bobby BissuReplacement
- 21Valentin HutteauReplacement
- 22Diego JurdReplacement
- 23Hugo AvogadroReplacement
South Africa U20
Starting XV
- –Kevin FooteHead Coach
- 1Oliver ReidProp
- 2Siphosethu Mnebelele(C)Hooker
- 3Daniel KrugerProp
- 4Heinrich TheronLock
- 5Johan HattinghLock
- 6Risima KhosaFlanker
- 7Luke CannonFlanker
- 8Mumbere VyambweraNumber 8
- 9Hendre SchoemanScrum Half
- 10Yaqeen AhmedFly Half
- 11
- 12Ethan AdamsCentre
- 13Markus MullerCentre
- 14Cheswill JoosteWing
- 15Alzeadon FelixFull Back
Replacements
- 16Liam Van WykReplacement
- 17Phiwayinkosi Rambo KubhekaReplacement
- 18Luan van der BergReplacement
- 19Jaythen OrangeReplacement
- 20Thomas BelingReplacement
- 21Gert KempReplacement
- 22Jayden BritsReplacement
- 23Samuel BadenhorstReplacement
1′
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Change Match Status0–0
France U209′
◆
Penalty0–3
Yaqeen AhmedSouth Africa U2012′
↔
Replacement On0–3
Diego JurdFrance U2012′
↔
Replacement Off0–3
Bastien RasalFrance U2021′
↔
Replacement On0–3
Gert KempSouth Africa U2021′
↔
Replacement Off0–3
Luke CannonSouth Africa U2025′
↔
Replacement On0–3
Bastien RasalFrance U2025′
↔
Replacement Off0–3
Diego JurdFrance U2034′
↔
Replacement On0–3
Edouard Jabea NjockeFrance U2034′
↔
Replacement Off0–3
Matheo FrisachFrance U2040′
◆
Penalty0–6
Yaqeen AhmedSouth Africa U2041′
●
Change Match Status0–6
France U2043′
↔
Replacement On0–6
Mael TurpinFrance U2043′
↔
Replacement Off0–6
Alexandre LangloisFrance U2046′
🏉
Try5–6
Raphael AudebertFrance U2048′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Liam Van WykSouth Africa U2048′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Siphosethu MnebeleleSouth Africa U2048′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Phiwayinkosi Rambo KubhekaSouth Africa U2048′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Oliver ReidSouth Africa U2049′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Diego JurdFrance U2049′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Luka KeletaonaFrance U2050′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Thomas BelingSouth Africa U2050′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Gert KempSouth Africa U2052′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Elia MasiFrance U2052′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Gabin GaraultFrance U2052′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Leo MichauxFrance U2052′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Raphael AudebertFrance U2054′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Hugo AvogadroFrance U2054′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Axel GuillaudFrance U2056′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Bobby BissuFrance U2056′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Elyjah IbsaieneFrance U2056′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Samuel BadenhorstSouth Africa U2056′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Ethan AdamsSouth Africa U2056′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Jayden BritsSouth Africa U2056′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Hendre SchoemanSouth Africa U2058′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Gert KempSouth Africa U2058′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Thomas BelingSouth Africa U2063′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Luan van der BergSouth Africa U2063′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Daniel KrugerSouth Africa U2063′
↔
Replacement On5–6
Thomas BelingSouth Africa U2063′
↔
Replacement Off5–6
Mumbere VyambweraSouth Africa U2067′
🏉
Try5–11
Markus MullerSouth Africa U2068′
◆
Conversion5–13
Yaqeen AhmedSouth Africa U2068′
↔
Replacement On5–13
Jaythen OrangeSouth Africa U2068′
↔
Replacement Off5–13
Heinrich TheronSouth Africa U2071′
↔
Replacement On5–13
Alexandre LangloisFrance U2071′
↔
Replacement Off5–13
Mael TurpinFrance U2073′
↔
Replacement On5–13
Valentin HutteauFrance U2073′
↔
Replacement Off5–13
Baptiste TillolesFrance U2079′
◆
Penalty5–16
Yaqeen AhmedSouth Africa U20France U20Animated Team ComparisonSouth Africa U20
OverviewTeam comparison
Points
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Set PieceTeam comparison
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KickingTeam comparison
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DefenceTeam comparison
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Tackle Success
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RSADominant Tackles
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DisciplineTeam comparison
Penalties Conceded
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Free Kicks Conceded
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France U20
PlayerMinPtsCarMetresTkls
South Africa U20
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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
1Meetings
0France U20 wins
0Draws
1South Africa U20 wins
Recent meetings
France U20July 18, 2026 · World Rugby U20 Championship 2026 · Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia
5 – 16South Africa U20