France edge 50-point thriller

France U20s…26 Ireland U20s…24
UNDER-20 Six Nations champions France were run close by Ireland as they held on to claim a nail-biting victory at Stade De La Mediterranee.
Les Bleus defeated Ireland 34-24 on their way to the U20 Six Nations, but found themselves 17-5 behind at half-time after tries from the impressive Joe Dunleavy and Hugh O’Sullivan.
France closed the gap at the start of the second half through Arthur Coville’s converted try, before taking the lead with further scores from Romain Ntamack and Maxime Marty.
A late try from Harry Byrne gave Ireland ho...

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