By RYAN WEBB
Italy U20 26
Ireland U20 27
IRELAND survived a late onslaught to hold on for their second one-point in the championship.
Camped on the Irish line, Italy threw all they had left but Ireland held strong, and like in Scotland secured a tight but important victory to remain unbeaten.
The first half was a tight affair with the Irish taking a narrow 6-3 lead into the break after Johnny McPhilips slotted two penalties to better Antonio Rizzi’s effort.
Starting the second half with 14 after No.8 Giovanni Licata was sent to the bin for failing to roll away, Italy conceded the firs...