France v Belgium and Portugal v Georgia in the Semis

19/03/2016 - 31/03/2017

Hosts Portugal join Champions France in the Semis.

There was a shock in store on Day 1 of the REU18C as 5th seeds Belgium stunned favourites Russia, winning 8-6 in the opening match of the Tournament at the rain soaked Estadio National Do Jamor, thanks to a last minute try from Rayan Leduc.

That was however, to be the only surprise of the day as last year’s beaten finalists, Georgia eased past Romania 49-10 to book their Semi Final berth.

Elsewhere, Champions France ground down a determined Spanish side overcoming a tough first half before running out 56-14 with an outstanding individual performance from Romain Ntamack who racked up 25 points.

In the Championship division’s, last game of the day hosts Portugal overran Germany by 64-5 with some outstanding back play, not least from replacement fly half Vasco Morais, who ran the show in the second half with chips and flicks to set the back line free, much to the delight of the considerable home support.

In Tuesday’s Semi Finals, France take on Belgium while hosts Portugal face Georgia whilst Spain play Russia and Germany take on Romania, all aiming for a best possible 5th place finish.

2016 REU18C Semi Final Schedule :

Georgia v Portugal at 12am, Estadio Nacional do Jamor

France v Belgium at 5pm, Estadio Nacional do Jamor

5th to 8th place matches :

Spain v Russia at 12am, Agronomia

Romania v Germany at 5pm, Agronomia

Tomorrow sees the start of the REU18 Trophy Competition here in Lisbon with Top seed Poland taking on Latvia at 12pm at Estadio Universitario do Lisboa followed at 5pm by Netherlands v Luxembourg.

Agronomia will play host to Ukraine v Switzerland at 12pm finishing the days action with Lithuania v Czech Republic at 5pm.

Don’t forget to catch all of tomorrow’s action and the Championship Semi Finals live on www.rugbyeurope.tv from 12pm.

For the details of the Tournament, check out www.rugbyeurope.eu /competition-117.htm