The 2021 U20 Six Nations were delayed until June 2021 due to the COVID pandemic. It was played on a shortened turnaround format with all teams playing their matches at Cardiff Arms Park over five rounds with 6 days between each round.
Historically, the reduced turnaround time format has been one that Ireland have struggled with, at tournaments such as the World Rugby U20 Championship, so, despite Ireland going into the competition as defending Six Nations Champions, our expectations were reduced.
In fact, they did slightly better than I expected. My expectations were they would lose the last three games but despite losing to, “The Big Two” , England and France, they did find enough in reserve to overcome a resurgent Italy and finish in third place after beating Scotland and Wales in the opening two rounds.
Results
Final Standings
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