Ireland lost their final match of the 2013 IRB Junior World Championship, in the 7th place play off, 28 – 17 against Australia who they faced for the second time in the competition.
After a grueling tournament Ireland were unable to raise themselves to the heights of their first meeting and they were outscored 3 tries to 1 in a comfortable win for Australia.
Rory Scholes crossed for the only Irish try, the rest of the points coming from the boot of Rory Scannell.
Australia (20) 28
TRY: Harry Parker, Michael Wells, Alex Northam
CON: Luke Burton (2)
PEN: Jake McIntyre, Luke Burton (2)
Ireland (3) 17
TRY: Rory Scholes
PEN: Rory Scannell (4)
Australia dominated the bulk of the first half and took a commanding lead in the first quarter.
Australia’s Jake McIntyre knocked over an early penalty and this was followed up ten minutes later by a closer effort from . . .
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