Ireland’s U20 World Championship destiny in their control after beating Australia

Ireland will still have to beat Fiji, presumably by a wide margin after England thumped the islanders 53-7 to top Pool B on points difference over Ireland.

ALL TO PLAY FOR: Ireland’s Gus McCarthy led the way for his side's win over Australia to leave them in a good place heading into the final game. Pic: ©INPHO/Darren Stewart

Ireland have their World Rugby U20 Championship destiny firmly in their control now after a clinical 30-10 dismantling of Australia in their second round match in a sodden Paarl on Thursday.

The Six Nations champions went into the match under pressure after a first round 34-all draw against England, put them on the backfoot. It meant no more room for slip ups and Ireland duly delivered.