U20 World Championship: Ireland 29 Scotland 45

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The prospect of relegation to the World Rugby U20 Trophy looms after Ireland they were convincingly defeated by Scotland 45-29 in Perpignan this afternoon.

Ireland U20s have now lost their last five matches in all competitions and have conceded a hefty 18 tries in this year’s tournament with only Italy and Japan conceding more.

Ireland weren’t able to capitalize on a positive start as Harry Byrne crossed on 11 minutes to give Ireland a 7-3 lead after Charlie Chapman kicked a penalty three minutes before. Ireland scored their second try ten minutes later when Peter Sylvester gathered a grubber kick by Byrne into the try zone to dot down. Byrne converted to give Ireland a 14-3 lead.

Three tries in 12 minutes for Scotland ensured that they took a 24-17 lead into the break. A strong maul gave Scotland a platform before Finlay Richardson barged over from close range. The tight head prop scored his second try eight minutes later . . .

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