By SAM JACKSON

Deuce: Mark Hernan

MARK Hernan crossed twice as Ireland kept their hopes of securing back-toback U20s Grand Slams on track with a pulsating victory over Wales at Irish Independent Park.
Hernan book-ended the first half by twice powering over the line, while Dan Kelly and Lewis Finlay dotted down in between to wrap up the four-try bonus point by the interval. Wales threatened a comeback after the break as they earned a penalty try, and Osian Knott added to his first-half score with a second, but Andrew Smith’s effort helped seal the home victory.
Having beaten Scotl...