Match Day 2 brought more disappointment for Ireland in the IRB 2011 Junior World Cup. Ireland’s failure to pick up a losing bonus against England and South Africa leaves Ireland needing a bonus point win against Scotland to be certain of progressing into the 5th – 8th place play offs.
2011 JWC Current Standings
The results from the Tuesday (below) see Ireland currently seeded in 8th place behind Wales, France and Argentina. Argentina’s ranking is unlikely to improve as they face New Zealand in the final round of pool matches so in reality any win will do for Ireland against Scotland. Whether they finish 7th or 8th should depend on how big a hammering Argentina take and the result from the Fiji v Tonga match.
Corrections, comments or questions?