Canada falls to Japan 50-12 in men’s under-20 tournament
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Jake Thiel and Anton Ngongo each scored second-half tries as Canada’s men’s side fell to Japan 50-12 on Saturday in the second round of the World Rugby under-20 trophy tournament.
Japan’s Chang-Ho Ahn scored in the second minute of the match, setting the table for what would be a challenging afternoon for the Canadians.
Japan, who is intent on promotion to the U20 World Rugby Championship after being relegated last year, looked the part of an upper-class group, scoring eight tries en route to convincing win.
Faulua Makisi and Ahn led Japan with two tries each, while Timoki Kishioka knocked through four conversions.