Ireland begin U21 WC bid with Springboks clash

The 2003 IRB U21 World Cup kicks off in London today, with South Africa keen to retain their title as champions.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2003 - 14:34

The 2003 IRB U21 World Cup kicks off in London today, with South Africa keen to retain their title as champions.

The Springboks defeated their Australian counterparts 24 -21 in the final held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, the scene of the South African senior side’s historic 1995 World Cup victory.

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