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GALLERY: Ireland U20s reach World Rugby Championships semi-finals after victory over Georgia

Ireland added Georgia to New Zealand and Wales in their list of scalps taken at the U20s Wor...
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20.45 15 Jun 2016


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GALLERY: Ireland U20s reach World Rugby Championships semi-finals after victory over Georgia

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20.45 15 Jun 2016


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Ireland added Georgia to New Zealand and Wales in their list of scalps taken at the U20s World Rugby Championships this afternoon.

Nigel Carolan's side ran out 28 point winners over their Georgian counterparts, winning 35-7 and booking their place in the competition's semi-final.

It's the second time they have reached this stage of the competition. Tries from Hugo Keenan, Johnny McPhillips, Terry Kennedy and Andrew Porter guided them to victory over 14-man Georgia.

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Johnny McPhillips scores Ireland's second try fo the game. Image: ©INPHO/Camerasport/Dave Howarth

Andrew Porter crosses for Ireland under extreme pressure. Image: ©INPHO/Camerasport/Dave Howarth

Hugo Keenan is tackled by Georgia's Lado Miminoshvili. Image: ©INPHO/Camerasport/Dave Howarth

Cillian Gallagher contests the line-out. Image: ©INPHO/Camerasport/Dave Howarth

Hugo Keenan scores the opening try of the game. Image: ©INPHO/Camerasport/Dave Howarth


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