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Baby Blacks crowned kings |
News: New Zealand was crowned junior world champion the fourth time in a row with a thrilling 33-22 victory over England in France on Sunday.
Total of 18 points from the boot of Gareth Anscome separated the sides, held in each of the tent in touch thrilling at the Stadio Plebiscito in Padua.
England put in excellent performance and played some great rugby at times, struggling back from a deficit of 13 points at some distance to go final0 minutes.
But England can leave with their heads high after giving the Kid seemingly invincible Black serious warning.
Heartbreak for England
Never before has the Kid Black outfit was such a fight, and just try Barret Beauden five minutes from time gave them the breathing space they need to win.
Christian Wade gave England a perfect start when they capitalized on a great job of Owen & Farrell blasted down the left sideline, largely exceeding the New Zealand defense before cutting inside to test the shiny after five minutes, converted by George Ford.
Baby Blacks seemed to have scored nine minutes later when Scott Mitchell crossed in the corner after skipper Luke Whitelock kick charged down full back Ben Ransom.
But officials ruled the TV winger had been a foot in touch after the last great chance against prop Henry Thomas.
Anscome fired three back with a penalty on 23 minutes and two minutes later Charles Piutau crossed in the corner right to demand one. Anscome the extras to make it 10-3.
Baby Blacks flyhalf is 13-7 on 31 minutes with a superb long distance penalty, but Ford responded with a simple three-pointer four minutes later.
The emoluments of New Zealand on the stroke half time as they hit the line in England, when a burst in and Anscome Tameifuna the extras to take his side at the break with a lead of 10 points.
And extended two minutes after the restart lead No. 10 the All Blacks Baby 'at 23-10 with another long range effort well.
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