6 Jun 2013

NZ under 20's score first up win in France

8:27 am on 6 June 2013

The New Zealand under 20 rugby side has started the Junior World Championship with a 59-6 victory over Fiji in France.

The New Zealanders scored 9 tries and led 30 points to 6 at half time.

Fiji were down to 11 players at one stage as ill-discipline resulted in a total of 2 red and 3 yellow cards.

New Zealand next play Australia who were beaten 19-15 by Ireland in their first match.