Despite all forms of adversity the boys in green have done it. The Ireland U20s take on France at the pinnacle of youth rugby this Friday as the two underage powerhouses battle it out for the world championship. We have all the info on how to watch Ireland U20s v France this Friday.
When is Ireland U20s v France?
The Ireland U20s take on France in the World Rugby U20s Championship Final this Friday, July 14th at 18:00 (Irish Time).
How to watch Ireland U20s v France
You can watch Ireland U20s v France live on Virgin Media Two with coverage beginning at 17:30 ahead of kick-off at 18:00.
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10 February 2023; Hugh Gavin of Ireland is tackled by Zaccharie Affane of France during the U20 Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and France at Musgrave Park in Cork. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile
Form Guide
This Ireland U20s team go from strength to strength, game after game they manage to extend their outstanding two-year unbeaten run. Richie Murphy's side have now played their last three major tournaments without a loss and hopefully, Friday is no different.
Ireland U20s kicked off this Championship as Six Nations Champions and while Ireland suffered a scare in the opening round with their draw against England, they've more or less cruised through the rest of their games, with the final pairing suggesting that maybe this was a two-horse race all along.
Following their draw with England, Ireland recorded comfortable wins over both Australia and Fiji in the group stages that saw Richie Murphy's men qualify for the semi-finals where they met hosts South Africa. Despite a touch-and-go opening half, the Ireland U20s came into their own eventually winning 31-12.
WHAT. A. TRY 🍀
Pure, unadulterated power from the beast that is Brian Gleeson 🔥
Ireland 14 - 7 South Africa@PwCIreland #futureisgreenpic.twitter.com/pZ7ulP3nvr— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) July 9, 2023
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On the other hand, France are the top seed and have been one of the if not the most impressive team in the Championship so far. They hammered Japan 75-12, made light work of New Zealand beating them 35-14 before disposing of Wales 43-19. They met England in the semi-final and like Ireland struggled to get going, however, their class eventually shone through with the end result a 52-31 win.
Unfortunately, France are marginal favourites this Friday. However, this Ireland U20s team have learned how to win under extreme pressure, they've already beaten France this year and haven't lost a game in two years. France may be marginal favourites but an Irish win is very much on the cards.
Team News
Ireland have basically named a full strength XV for the world title decider. James McTabney is back in the team, which sends Diarmuid Mangan back into the second row. France named a full strength team as well so this is going to be epic.
Our line up for Friday's World Rugby U20 Championship Final! 🟢#FutureIsGreen | @PwCIreland
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) July 12, 2023
That's all the info you need on how to watch Ireland U20s v France in the World Rugby U20s Championship Final this Friday.
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