JWC 2011: Ireland v South Africa Preview

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Thanks to the stato’s at the IRB we have a whole host of facts and figures ahead of this evenings match so settle down and have a read before you watch the match tonight on SKY. KO 19:10

This is the first time that Ireland and South Africa have met in the Junior World Cup and the South Africans have a fairly impressive record over the four tournaments to date finishing third in each of the three previous IRB Junior World Championships. Ireland have finished 9th, 8th and 9th in their previous outings.

The Baby Boks have won nine out of 10 matches played in the Pool stages, with the one defeat coming against Australia in 2010. Ireland have fared less well winning only three out of 10 matches played in the Pool stages and have lost the last four against England (twice), France and Argentina.

The South Africans have scored 91 tries in the 16 matches played, third highest after New Zealand and Australia whereas Ireland appear to be kings of . . .

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