Ireland camp in shock at tragedy in Greece

Ireland will wear black armbands at Danie Craven Stadium on Tuesday as they pay their respects to the two Dublin teenagers who died on the island of Ios over the weekend

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023 - 01:00

Simon Lewis

Ireland Under-20s boss Richie Murphy was referring to the change in venue and compressed nature of this World Rugby U20 Championship when he stressed the need for his squad to be adaptable on the eve of their final pool match against Fiji in Stellenbosch on Tuesday (12:30pm Irish time).

Yet it is dealing with the tragic turn of events on a Greek island over the weekend that will provide the greatest mental challenge for his young charges as the Six Nations Grand Slam winners seek the victory that will secure their ambition of a place in the semi-finals.