Late Try Helps Ireland Edge Georgia in U20 World Championship

In the Under-20 World Championship, Ireland claimed a hard-fought victory against Georgia with a last-gasp try from Finn Treacy. Despite leading 12-6 at halftime, Ireland had to fight off a resilient Georgia side who took the lead in the closing 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 Under-20 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. Georgia then stormed into the second half, taking the lead with a try before Ireland responded with penalties from Sean Naughton and Luka Tsirekidze.

In the dramatic conclusion, 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. The team showed resilience and determination to come out on top in a closely contested match against Georgia.

The game saw some 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.