Springboks too strong for Irish U21s

South Africa 42 Ireland 25

Springboks too strong for Irish U21s

South Africa 42 Ireland 25

South Africa advanced to next stage of the IRB Under-21 World Championship after a 42-25 win against Ireland.

For the Springboks Derick Kuun scored twice while Pieter Louw and Morne Steyn were also on the scoresheet, with Steyn also scoring four conversions, two penalty-kicks and one drop goal.

Stephen Ferris hit the only Irish try, but Gareth Steenson hit six penalties and one conversion.

Ireland’s captain Steenson said: “We did everything we could.”

Ireland, Samoa, Italy and Canada will now battle for the ninth to 12th spots.

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