New Zealand's Under 20 rugby team will take the Oceania Championship Trophy home for a third consecutive year after beating Australia 43-6 on the Gold Coast. <\/p>\n
New Zealand Under 20 captain Luke Jacobson. Photo: PHOTOSPORT <\/p>\n
In the opening stages of the match, Australia dominated possession and territory as they starved New Zealand of the ball in the opening exchanges. <\/p>\n
Harry Nucifora scored the first points of the match for the men in gold as he gave the home side a 3-0 lead. <\/p>\n
New Zealand were able to earn possession and score their first points of the match off the back of a dominant scrum within the Australian red zone with Captain Luke Jacobson diving over for the try. <\/p>\n
They continued to test the Australian defence taking their lead to 3-10 through a penalty kick through flyhalf Tiaan Falcon. <\/p>\n
Isaia Walker-Leawere then crossed the line after several phases of attack taking the score to 3-17 despite an aggressive defense effort by the Australians. <\/p>\n
New Zealand complied Australia's issues with another try through the backs as centre Tamati Ruka Tua scored in the corner to take a 6-29 lead. <\/p>\n
In the second half Tom Christie and Luke Jacobson extended New Zealand's lead to 43-6. <\/p>\n
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