Six Nations U20 Summer Series: Where to watch every minute

The Six Nations U20 Summer Series gets started this weekend, after much build-up and excitement, and you can watch every second of the drama unfold, writes Tom Masters.

Eight teams are in action – the Six Nations sides as well as South Africa and Georgia – split into two groups of four, with each side playing three pool matches before a cross pool match to decide the winner.

All 16 matches will take place in Italy, with Verona’s Payanini Center and Stadio Di Monigo in Treviso playing host to all the action this summer.

And as Round 1 approaches, we take look at the kick-off times and where you can watch the action.

The first game of the Summer Series sees England take on South Africa at Payanini Center.

That game will kick-off at 5pm on Friday evening as England look to get back to winning ways after suffering defeat to France on Super Saturday back in March.

It can be watched on the Six Nations Under-20s YouTube channel.

Following on from that opening clash, reigning Six Nations Under-20 Grand Slam winners Ireland take on runners-up France in what should be a cracker.

That game is also at Payanini Center, kicking-off at 8pm on Friday night.

The last time the two sides faced each other, a last-second conversion from Charlie Tector saw Ireland beat France 17-16 at the Stade Maurice David in February.

To tune in to this one, the Six Nations Under-20s YouTube channel is again the place to be.

In Pool B, Scotland take on Wales on Saturday with both sides looking to improve after challenging Six Nations campaigns.

Wales won last time out, coming back to triumph 26-13, but finished fifth overall one spot in front of winless Scotland.

That makes this clash particularly interesting, with Scotland looking to start with a win, and Wales hoping to replicate the result from their Six Nations meeting earlier this year.

Once again the Six Nations Under-20s YouTube channel is where to go to watch the game, which kicks-off at 5pm on Saturday at Stadio di Monigo.

And the final match of Round 1 sees Italy take on Georgia. Italy had a Championship to remember, defeating England 6-0 while also pulling off victories over Scotland and Wales.

They return to the stadium where they edged out England in February, hoping to continue their recent momentum against the newcomers.

That game can also be seen on Six Nations Under-20s YouTube channel, with kick-off coming at 8pm.

The Six Nations U20 Summer Series takes place from 24 June – 12 July. Fans can watch every match live. For more information visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJHm6BFw-9JRA1CMekNLwMg