The Ford Australian Under 20s have sent an ominous warning to their opposition after a comprehensive 81-12 victory over Canada in their first Pool match at the iRB Junior World Championship in Wales overnight.

England’s Under 20s have plenty of reasons to be positive after opening their IRB Junior World Championship campaign with a 41-17 win over Fiji at Rodney Parade.

The Pumitas have beaten the Ireland U20 side in their opening fixture 17 - 9 at Cardiff Arms Park.

England 41 Fiji 17

Miles Benjamin demonstrated the finishing power that saw him star in the Guinness Premiership this season as England opened their Junior World Championship campaign in style against Fiji.

The South African Under-20 team began their assault on the IRB World Junior Championship title by posting a century of points in a 108-18 victory over the USA Under-20s in Wales on Friday.