Ruddock calls for 80-minute showing

IRELAND U20s coach Mike Ruddock is calling for an 80-minute performance from his players in their final IRB Junior World Championship Pool C fixture, against Scotland in Rovigo tonight (7.10pm, Irish).

After defeats to England and South Africa, Ireland cannot qualify for the semi-finals but victory tonight will secure passage to the play-offs for fifth place.

Ruddock is demanding more consistency and greater concentration from his side who haven’t managed to play to their potential from first whistle to last.