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Ireland U20 Six Nations Review. Who did what!

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We have a look at the statistics behind Ireland U20’s recent Six Nations campaign. Has it been a good or bad tournament for the Ulster youngsters?

Ireland finished fourth overall, with three wins and two losses. They had the same number of wins as France and Wales but their inability to pick up bonus points, and a substantial defeat to Wales, left them trailing behind in this group.

Ireland U20 Six Nations Results.

Scotland19 – 20IrelandItaly26 – 27IrelandIreland27 – 22FranceWales41 – 27IrelandIreland10 – 14England

I guess it would be best described as a workmanlike tournament from the Irish youngsters who battled to narrow wins against Scotland, Italy and France before going down to a substantial defeat to Wales. They produced another battling display against England in the final match.

Despite the normally reserved Ireland U20 Coach Nigel Carolan talking this group up recently, I have to say that some of the performances were disappointing with only the first half against France and the second . . .

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