Centre JJ Hanrahan takes on the English defence during the Ireland Under-20s' final Six Nations outing at Dubarry Park on Friday. BY: INPHOTO.IE
Ireland u20′s 15 England U20′s 46
This was always going to be a big ask for Ireland’s youngsters, with their creative backs (Paddy Jackson, Luke Marshall and Craig Gilroy) all playing for Ulster and their influential captain Niall Annett crocked so teh score is not as bad as I’d feared.
Haven’t seen the match yet but you can read the report here on the IRFU site.
Ireland now finish in a disappointing fourth place, but it’s certainly not al doom and gloom for the youngsters who were missing their key players for the two big home games against France and England.
It must be remembered that the U20′s were unbeaten on the road this season the only hiccup being last weeks draw against Wales in a match I feel they could have and should have won if they had maintained their concentration, but with so many of the youngster involved at senior level in the weeks prior to that game I suppose some dis-orientation was inevitable.
For those of you still to plan your summer holidays I’d like to draw your attention to the fact that this years IRB U20 World cup will be held in Italy centred on Treviso, Rovigo and Padova from 10 – 26th June.
Although Pool fixtures are still to be decided I believe that the Irish team are staying in Venice. Ulster should have a strong representation (depending on other commitments) with Niall Annett, Blake McIlroy, Craig Gilroy, Patrick Jackson, Luke Marshall and Iain Henderson all likely inclusions. The likes of Dave McGuigan, Conor Carey and Finlay Bealham should also be pushing for inclusion.
Fancy that wee trip myself and I’ll be posting more details as they become available.
Ireland Scorers
Tries: Shane Buckley, David Doyle; Con: JJ Hanrahan; Pen: JJ Hanrahan
IRELAND U20: (15-9) Michael Sherlock (Leinster), Tiernan O’Halloran (Connacht), Alex Kelly (Leinster), JJ Hanrahan (Munster), Andrew Boyle (Leinster), Cathal Marsh (Leinster), Blane McIlroy (Ulster). (1-8) James Tracy (Leinster), David Doyle (Leinster), Martin Moore (Leinster), Michael Kearney (Leinster), Daniel Qualter (Connacht), Shane Buckley (Munster), Aaron Conneely (Connacht), Jordi Murphy (Leinster) (capt). (16-22) James Rael (Munster), Tadhg Furlong (Leinster), Cathal O’Flaherty (Munster), Stephen Lecky (Exiles), Mark Dolan (Connacht), Gareth Quinn McDonogh (Munster), Colm O’Shea (Leinster)
RBS U20 Six Nations Final Standings.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | PD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England U20s | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 39 | 136 | 8 | |
| 2 | France U20s | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 120 | 40 | 80 | 6 | |
| 3 | Wales U20s | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 125 | 70 | 55 | 5 | |
| 4 | Ireland U20s | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 82 | 73 | 9 | 5 | |
| 5 | Scotland U20s | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 153 | -137 | 0 | |
| 6 | Italy U20s | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 173 | -143 | 0 |
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