Win-or-bust clash for Irish U-19s against Baby Boks

RAVENHILL will be close to capacity tonight for Ireland’s win-or-bust final pool clash with South Africa in the IRB World U-19 Championship.

Attendances for Ireland’s first two pool games have surpassed expectation as the city of Belfast is wholeheartedly embracing the world’s premier underage tournament and the fortunes of Charlie McAleese’s side.

A bumper crowd of 6,715 turned up for their heartbreaking 15-10 loss to Australia and 6,368 were in attendance for Ireland’s last-gasp, 13-12 injury time win over Scotland, but Ulster headquarters should be bursting at the seams and get behind Paul Ryan’s side tonight against South Africa in their bid for a semi-final place.