Annett’s world class attitude

IRELAND U20s captain Niall Annett is in bullish mood ahead of this year’s IRB Junior World Championship, insisting his side can claim the title.

The tournament gets underway tomorrow, with Ireland opening their campaign against Six Nations Grand Slam champions England in Treviso.

Mike Ruddock’s side face South Africa at the same venue on Tuesday before travelling to Rovigo on Saturday week to tackle Scotland.