Australian U20s lose World Championship opener to Scotland

CLICK HERE: Video Match Highlights The Australian under 20’s have lost their opening match of the World Championships to Scotland, putting their 2016 campaign in serious doubt. Australian centre Campbell Magnay received two yellow cards in the match, leaving his side to play with just 14 players for more than 45 minutes, as Scotland crossed for two second half tries to claim a 15-10 victory. Australia’s size and physicality looked evident from the opening whistle with the forwards, 30kg heavier than their opponents, earning two early scrum penalties. Magnay received his first yellow card for a dangerous tackle in the fifth minute but Australia continued to attack and fullback Jack Maddocks moved play deep inside Scotland’s territory. Australia was unable to capitalise on two line-outs inside Scotland’s attacking quarter, as the Scots turned the tables at scrum time, earning two penalties before kicking a penalty goal to take a 3-0 lead. After returning to the field, Campb
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