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World Rugby U20 Championship: Scott Gregory helps NZ beat Wales

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Scott Gregory made the most of his minutes off the bench in New Zealand's 42-10 win over Wales at the World Rugby U20 Championship. Photo / Photosport

Scott Gregory made the most of his minutes off the bench in New Zealand's 42-10 win over Wales at the World Rugby U20 Championship. Photo / Photosport

Scott Gregory again featured off the bench during a New Zealand U20 win - this time in a convincing effort against Wales.

The Hikurangi midfielder got valuable minutes in the second half as New Zealand cruised to a 42-10 win. The victory was their second of the World Rugby U20 Championship.

It was a messy encounter with New Zealand suffering a trio of yellow cards in the contest,
raising the ire of coach Craig Philpott.

Blindside flanker Tom Florence (high tackle), wing Bailyn Sullivan (deliberate knock down of the ball) and second five Taniela Tele'a (not using arms in the tackle) all were given 10 minute stints in the sin bin by the referee.

Philpott was unhappy with the lack of discipline during the win - something they cannot afford in the latter stages of the tournament.

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"We'll have a really good look at the footage and just check whether there's some issues technically that we can fix and then we'll move on from there," he said.

New Zealand, who had crushed Japan 67-0 in their opening game, crossed for five tries against the Welsh through Billy Proctor, Sullivan, captain Tom Christie, Tevita Mafileo and Xavier Roe.

Philpott was impressed with how his side handled the nine changes to their lineup, saying some strong performances will give the selectors some tough decisions to make as the tournament progresses.

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What impressed Philpott more than anything was the defensive effort, particularly from a forward pack that showed no issue with dominating a physical Welsh unit.

However with Australia the next team on the schedule, Philpott said the defending champions were not entertaining any thoughts of complacency.

"To only concede 10 points against a good Welsh side is pleasing as well," he said.

"Our job's not done yet. We want to make sure we finish top of our pool with an opportunity to play in a semifinal the following week.

"It's all or nothing for Australia. They get a win then they can go through so we've got to make sure we perform really well again."

He expects Caleb Clarke, who missed the Wales encounter with a virus, to be
available for selection.

Australia, who beat Japan on Monday (NZ time), need to beat New Zealand to advance after losing to Wales in their opening match of the tournament.

Philpott expects a desperate Australia to provide a stern test.

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