A powerful second half has driven the New Zealand Under 20s to a comprehensive 30-10 win over Australia in game one of the Oceania Cup on the Gold Coast.

After an error-ridden first half where neither side gained any dominance, New Zealand stepped it up in the second half to run away with a four try victory. Wellington prop Alex Fidow made a big impact from the bench to open up holes in the Australian defence while left wing Mason Emerson crossed for two tries in an electric performance.

In a tight first half, Australia held the edge in the set piece but were constantly forced into errors and turnovers from the fast New Zealand defensive line. The only try of the half came when speedy Hawke’s Bay wing Mason Emerson finished off a sweeping backline movement to score in the corner.



#OceaniaRugbyU20Champs: @AllBlacks U20s winger Mason Emerson scored the lone try of the first half. pic.twitter.com/RSnCAaUQxk— Oceania Rugby (@oceaniarugby) May 3, 2016