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| Union | Rugby Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Junior Wallabies | |
| Coach(es) | Nathan Grey | |
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| First international | ||
 Australia 81–12 Canada  (6 June 2008; Rodney Parade, Newport) | ||
| Largest win | ||
Australia 91–7 Tonga  (1 May 2018; Bond Sports Park, Gold Coast) | ||
| Largest defeat | ||
Australia 12–69 New Zealand  (10 July 2022; SC Stadium, Bokarina) | ||
| World Cup | ||
| Appearances | 14 (First in 2008) | |
| Best result | Runners-up (2010, 2019) | |
The Australia national under-20 rugby union team, nicknamed the Junior Wallabies, is the national under-20 rugby union team that represents Australia. The team has been competing at the annual World Rugby U20 Championship since it began in 2008, replacing the previously held under-19 and under-21 championships. The team also competes at the Oceania U20 Championship as of 2015 and the U20 Rugby Championship since 2024.
Australia's highest finish at the World Rugby U20 Championship was second-place in 2010[1][2] and 2019. The team finished third in 2011 by beating France in the third place playoff,[3] and fourth in 2009 after losing to South Africa 32–5 in the third place playoff.[4] The Junior Wallabies also finished second in the first four editions of the Oceania U20 Championship before being crowned champions in 2019 after defeating New Zealand 24–0.[5][6][7]
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