For the first time since the tournament started in 2008, the five-time champion New Zealanders missed the semifinals. They could thank a 79th minute Jordie Barrett penalty goal for snatching an 18-17 win over Wales in their final pool game, meaning they finished second behind Ireland in Pool A. The major semis see Ireland play Argentina and England and South Africa reprise the 2014 Junior World Championship, won by England at Eden Park. Up stepped Barrett to spare Kiwi blushes, and a first defeat to Wales Under 20s since the 2012 9-6 reverse in Stellenbosch. New Zealand 18 (Sam Nock, Shaun Stevenson tries; Jordie Barrett con, 2 pen) Wales 17 (Joe Thomas try; Daniel Jones 4 pen) HT: 14-10 Wales- NZ Herald

Source: New Zealand Herald June 15, 2016 18:25 UTC