JWC2013: Ireland v Australia Take 2.

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This really is a cut throat competition. Two games ago Ireland were looking a good bet for the final four, however a narrow defeat to the All Blacks (31 – 26) saw them lose out on the top four on points difference and an 8- 9 defeat by hosts France, with the Pups profligate with their penalty chances, now sees the U20’s once again facing their Australian counterparts for 7th place. From contenders to also rans in the space of the week.

Having said that, the squad can be proud of their performances, they have shown excellent commitment and an exceptional team ethos that many of the senior sides can learn from. Shorn of their star players, I must admit, I didn’t give them much of a chance but they have punched well above their weight against their peers and the four Ulster players in the squad all played a key role, Rory Scholes and Conor Joyce being particularly impressive.

All four of the Ulster boys are involved in the final game with Chris Taylor . . .

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