In the Under-20 World Championship, Ireland emerged victorious against Georgia in a last-gasp effort. Despite leading 12-6 at halftime, Ireland found themselves facing a resilient Georgia side that came back to take the lead in the final stages. This win marked Ireland’s second victory in Pool B after defeating Italy in their opening game.
Ahead of their final Pool game against Australia, Ireland made some changes to their lineup with Max Flynn and Ruben Moloney making their debuts. The game started well for Ireland with Hugh Gavin scoring an early try, but Georgia quickly closed the gap with two penalties before the break. In the second half, Georgia took the lead with a try before Ireland responded with penalties from Sean Naughton and Luka Tsirekidze.
As time ticked down, Treacy secured the win for Ireland with a try in the left-hand corner after a series of phases. The conversion from Jack Murphy sealed the victory for Ireland. Despite facing tough opposition from Georgia, Ireland showed resilience and determination to emerge victorious in a closely contested match.
The game was full of impressive performances from players on both sides, showcasing the talent and skill present in the Under-20 World Championship. With this win, Ireland moves closer to advancing in the tournament and will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming games.
Ireland has been dominating Pool B so far and has yet to lose a game after defeating Italy 34-19 in their opening match and now winning against Georgia 24-17.
