Annett: We want to be winners

IRELAND U20s captain Niall Annett insists victory over South Africa tonight (7.10pm Irish time) will erase the pain of their agonising 33-25 defeat to England in their IRB Junior World Championship opener on Friday.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2011 - 01:00
Mark Doyle, Treviso

Mike Ruddock’s side looked set to record a remarkable victory over this year’s Six Nations Grand Slam champions after coming from 13-0 down after the first quarter to lead 25-23 with just seven minutes to play.

However, England replied with a penalty from fly-half George Ford before sealing victory with a try from replacement wing Marland Yarde.

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