France's hero Lionel Beauxis slots a penalty during the final
Photo: P. Da Costa/IRB
25 JUNE 2006
France have beaten South Africa 24-13 to win the IRB Under 21 World Championship final.
Fly half Lionel Beauxis was the hero, scoring all his side's points with six penalties and a drop goal.
Earlier, New Zealand came from behind at the break tro defeat Australia and claim third place in the final standings.
England overpowered Ireland 34-8 to secure fifth place.
Fiji came from 19-7 down at half time to record an impressive 21-19 victory over Scotland in Thiers, and claim ninth place overall.
In the early matches on day five, Argentina defeated Wales 28-12 in the battle for seventh, whilst Italy edged Georgia 12-9 in Thiers in the 11th place play-off.
To see match details, including team lists and score details, click on the date links below.
11th Place Play-Off
| 25/06/2006, 12:30, FT |
Italy |
12-9 |
Georgia |
Stade Antonin Chastel , Thiers |
9th Place Play-Off
| 25/06/2006, 14:30, FT |
Fiji |
21-19 |
Scotland |
Stade Antonin Chastel , Thiers |
7th Place Play-Off
| 25/06/2006, 12:30, FT |
Argentina |
28-12 |
Wales |
Stade Couturier , Cournon d’Auvergne |
5th Place Play-Off
| 25/06/2006, 14:30, FT |
Ireland |
8-34 |
England |
Stade Couturier , Cournon d’Auvergne |
3rd Place Play-Off
| 25/06/2006, 16:00, FT |
New Zealand |
39-36 |
Australia |
Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin, Clermont - Ferrand |
Final
| 25/06/2006, 18:00, FT |
South Africa |
13-24 |
France |
Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin, Clermont - Ferrand |
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