Ireland Under-20 triumphed over a physical French side 22 – 5 in another home victory at an atmospheric Dubarry Park in Athlone. Six successful strikes from the boot of Leinster’s Tom Daly and a converted 65th minute dive for the line from Ulster’s very own Conor Joyce secured victory over the forthcoming IRB World Junior Championship hosts.
Ireland (15) 22
TRY: Conor Joyce
CON: Tom Daly
PEN: Tom Daly (5)
France (5) 5
TRY: Romain Ruffenach
The French gained early possession through some excellent work from their forwards with out-half Lionel Nallet narrowly missing a drop goal attempt. Daly responded with a well taken penalty come the sixth minute, following an impressive break from Rory Scannell in the centre and a strong carry from flanker Josh van der Flier.
Ireland’s early lead was soon reversed as Romain Ruffenach charged down a Steve Crosbie
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