Ireland paired with hosts for U21 World Cup

Mark McDermott's Ireland outfit have been draw to play hosts France, Argentina and Georgia in the pool stages of the 2006 Under-21 Rugby World Cup.

Tue, 17 Jan, 2006 - 12:43

Mark McDermott's Ireland outfit have been draw to play hosts France, Argentina and Georgia in the pool stages of the 2006 Under-21 Rugby World Cup.

The tournament, won by South Africa last year, takes place in Clermont-Ferrand and Vichy in the Auvergne region of France, from June 9 to 25 next.

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