Wales under-20s 18-17 South Africa

18 06 2013

An incredible finish in the IRB Junior World Championships in Vannes, France, where Wales scored a 79th minute try (and a conversion from wide out) to beat reigning champions South Africa 18-17.wales south africa jwc2013

Wales dominated up front, were excellent in the backline (especially full back Jordan Williams), and a wonderful late chip into the corner by Sam Davies, collected by Ashley Evans for the winning try, was no less than they deserved.

Davies, the son of Scarlets coach and former Wales centre Nigel, still had to kick the conversion, which he did, nervelessly. What a win.

England will be the opponents in Wales’s first ever final on Sunday (live on Sky Sports) after they booked their place with a 33-21 triumph over New Zealand in the second semi-final.

The Baby Blacks had reached the final of every tournament to date, winning the first four and being pipped by hosts South Africa last year.

In 2012, Wales beat New Zealand in a stunning result, before they eventually finished third. Let’s see if they can go two better this year.