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Ireland beat England: News from the U21s World Cup in South Africa

Ireland beat England: News from the U21s World Cup in South Africa

Beating England 28-15, Ireland U21 squad are to face France this Friday June 28 to battle for the 5th and 6th position in the tournament.

Ireland will do battle with France to determine who will leave South Africa in 5th or 6th position, following their victory over England yesterday (Tuesday). England will face Argentina in contention for 7th and 8th position.

New Zealand will take on Wales in the fight for 3rd and 4th position, whilst the showdown final between South Africa and Australia is sure to be a match worth watching.

Best of luck to the Ireland squad and Coach, former British Lion, Ciaran Fitzgerald. The provisional team to play on Friday is as follows: 15 Scott Young, 14 Martin McPhail, 13 Gavin Duffy, 12 Conrad O’Sullivan, 11 James Norton, 10 Eoghan Hickey, 9 Brian O’Riordan, 8 Roger Wilson, 7 Conor Hartigan, 6 Michael Carroll, 5 Matthew McCullough (captain), 4 Timothy Barker, 3 Brian Young, 2 Rory Best, 1 John Lyne.