Ireland U20 27
France U20 22
IRELAND U20s resisted a second-half fight back to beat France and keep their Grand Slam hopes alive. Ireland started the stronger with an early score from Tadhg McElroy after the hooker found a gap in the French defence.
Romain N’Tamack opened the visitors’ account with a penalty but the Irish responded immediately with centre Tommy O’Brien crashing over.
Oisin Dowling crossed the whitewash for Ireland’s third try and fly-half Johnston added the extras for a commanding 21-3 lead. A minute before half-time France winger Faraj Fartass cross...