Ruddock’s men have no answer to French power

A MASSIVE French pack brought Ireland’s winning start to the Under 20 Six Nations to an abrupt end at Dubarry Park last night.

Ruddock’s men have no answer to French power
Sat, 12 Feb, 2011 - 00:00

The visitors ran in for six tries as Ireland fell to only their second defeat in 14 U20 internationals at the well-attended Athlone venue.

Ireland were forced to make eight changes from the side which defeated Italy last week, due to injuries and Magners League commitments

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