[Source: World Rugby]

The Baby Flying Fijians had a tough start, suffering a 57-7 defeat against South Africa in their World Rugby Under-20 Championship opener this morning.

Despite their efforts, the team couldn’t withstand the pressure from the hosts.

Anare Cagi scored Fiji’s lone try in the second half, after South Africa had already taken a 31-0 lead at halftime.

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South Africa’s tries came from Michail Damon, Joel Leotlela, Jurenzo Juilias, Lucca Bakes, Sibabalwe Mahashe, Licona Finca, and Asaad Moos.

Beauty from the Baby Boks 🤩

The hosts are running riot in Cape Town 🇿🇦#WorldRugbyU20s | #RSAvFIJ | @SAJuniorRugby pic.twitter.com/WJmApgtKWo

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Fiji also received two yellow cards through Malakai Masi and Breyton Legge.

SportsWorld Fijian U20 will now focus on their next match against England on the 5th, followed by a game against Argentina on the 10th of next month.

In other Junior U20 Rugby World Cup matches played this morning, England defeated Argentina 40-21, Australia beat Georgia 35-11, Ireland thrashed Italy 55-15, while New Zealand survived a late Welsh fightback to win a thriller 41-34 and pick up a try-scoring bonus thanks to a brace of tries from centre Xavi Taele.

You can watch the tournament live on the FBC Sports channel.

What footwork by Joel Leotlela! 🤯

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The hosts are off to a flying start! 🤩

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