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Ireland's Billy Corrigan and Henry Walker go up against the French defence. Ben Brady/INPHO

Ireland U20s outgunned by France in Six Nations game in Cork

Les Bleus dazzled for 45 minutes to earn an ultimately comfortable bonus-point victory over Neil Doak’s men.

Ireland U20s 12

France U20s 22

IRELAND SUFFERED A third defeat of their U20 Six Nations campaign as they were soundly beaten by second-placed France at Virgin Media Park, Cork.

The French, dotted with players making an impact at the Top 14 grade, broadly outclassed and outmuscled their less experienced opponents en route to a 22-12, bonus-point success.

The scoreline flattered Ireland, however, as Les Bleus — albeit wearing white on Leeside — took their foot off the gas in the second half having dominated proceedings despite briefly being reduced to 12 men at the turnaround.

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