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    Australian Under-20s into semi-final with New Zealand

    June 14, 2009


    AUSTRALIA will play New Zealand in the semi-finals of the IRB Junior World Championships after downing Wales 38-5 in their final Pool D match in Fukuoka.

    The Australian Under-20s ran in four second half tries to crush the Welsh after four penalty goals from halfback Richard Kingi had them heading to the break with a 12-0 lead.

    Queensland winger Rod Davies crossed twice during the second half, while second rower Rob Simmons and prop Albert Anae also collected tries.

    The one disappointment for the Australians was a hamstring injury to fullback Kurtley Beale which forced him from the field after 20 minutes.

    Scans today will determine whether Beale plays in the semi-final showdown with tournament favourites New Zealand in Tokyo on Wednesday.

    “It was a good performance, clearly our best of the championships to date,” coach David Nucifora said.

    “The forwards really upped the ante. They dominated the Welsh in all areas.

    “Even at half-time we were travelling well.

    “We had to run into the wind in that first half and to go to the break with a 12-point advantage was an indication of how well we combined across the park.

    “Obviously we're hoping Kurtley will be OK for the semi-final. He's certainly played and trained well since we arrived here.”

    South Africa will play England in the other semi-final on Wednesday.

    AUSTRALIA U20s 38 (Rod Davies 2, Rob Simmons, Albert Anae tries; Richard Kingi 4 pen goals, 2 cons, Nick White 1 con) WALES 5 (Rhys Downes try) at Best Amenity Stadium, Fukuoka, Japan.

    http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...015652,00.html

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    Lets hope this semi finals match is televised...

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    I'd this is the game we wanted. New Zealand have under performed so far. We may be a good bet in this one. If we get to the final we'll win it.

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