Tunisia thrash Uganda 37-07 in their final trial match before the Barthes Cup, leaving the junior Rugby Cranes searching for answers after a bruising performance. The Ugandan youngsters failed to maintain momentum in their last outing, suffering a heavy defeat to the Tunisian side in a match that exposed significant defensive gaps.
How did Tunisia beat Uganda U20?
Tunisia beat Uganda 37-07 by capitalizing on halftime deficits to dominate the second half. While the Ugandan youngsters showed flashes of brilliance earlier in the trial series, they could not sustain the intensity needed to overcome the superior Tunisian side in their final preparation game.
Despite the heavy scoreline in the second match, the junior Rugby Cranes actually started the trial series on a high note. They secured a 20-13 victory in their first trial game, showing great resilience by coming from behind to win after trailing 10-06 at the halftime break. Wamma! The turnaround was exactly what the coaching staff needed to see.
However, the momentum vanished during the second trial match. Once again, the Ugandans found themselves chasing the game after the break. They went into the halftime interval trailing 18-07, and unfortunately, that deficit proved insurmountable against a clinical Tunisian squad.
Tunisia vs Uganda U20 trial results
The trial series provided a stark reality check for the junior side before they head into the upcoming Barthes Cup. The results for the Ugandan side were:
- First Trial Game: Uganda 20-13 Tunisia
- Second Trial Game: Tunisia 37-07 Uganda
The heavy 37-07 loss in the final game highlights the work still needed in the camp. If the junior Rugby Cranes want to make an impact in the Barthes Cup, they must find a way to stop conceding heavy points in the second half.
What is next for the junior Rugby Cranes?
The junior Rugby Cranes will now shift their focus to the Barthes Cup, using these trial lessons to shore up their defensive line and improve their second-half consistency.
Source: Kawowo Sports
