History has been written at the U20 Rugby World Cup, with South African scrum-half Haashim Pead breaking a significant record previously held by none other than French star Antoine Dupont.
During the group stage of the tournament, the 20-year-old halfback for the Junior Springboks achieved a remarkable feat: running for 232 metres with the ball in a single match. This impressive total surpasses the previous U20 World Cup record of 227 metres, which was set by Antoine Dupont back in 2016. Considering Dupont`s trajectory since then – becoming arguably the premier player in the global game – setting a new benchmark that eclipses his earlier achievement is a notable accomplishment for the young South African.
Pead`s individual brilliance has also contributed to his team`s success on the field. South Africa dominated their group, winning all three of their matches to finish first and comfortably secure a place in the semi-finals. Adding to his impact, Pead has demonstrated his finishing ability by scoring five tries throughout the group stage.
While the ultimate outcome of the tournament is yet to be decided, Haashim Pead has already carved his name into the U20 World Cup record books, marking himself as a talent with a potentially bright future in the sport.
