Rugby

Ireland to face Wales for a place in 5th place play-off

Nigel Carolan’s men can’t win the tournament after England booked last semis berth

Following defeat to New Zealand Ireland will play Wales in the Under 20 World Cup knockout stages, with the winner progressing to the 5th place play-off. Photograph: Inpho
Gavin Cummiskey
Thu Jun 11 2015 - 09:07

Ireland will face Wales in the knockout stages of the Junior Rugby World Cup after finishing as runners-up in Pool C.

Nigel Carolan’s men can no longer win the tournament as England earned the last spot in the semi-finals but victory over Wales, next Monday in Viadana, would see them into a play-off for fifth place against either Australia or Scotland.

Wales comfortably beat Ireland 19-12 during their Six Nations meeting last March.

South Africa secured the top seed with a 46-13 victory over Australia so they play England with New Zealand against France in the other semi-final.

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All these matches take place on June 15th with the finals day on Saturday, June 20th.

June 15th

Semi-finals

South Africa v England,

New Zealand v France

Semi-finals (5-8th seeds)

Australia v Scotland

Ireland v Wales, Stadio Luigi Zaffanella, Viadana, 7.30pm

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent

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