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Under-19 international... Ireland 3 England 12: Ireland rounded off their preparation for the Under-19 World Cup in France with a nine-point defeat to England in Musgrave Park last night.

The home side struggled at the line-out and in the scrum and much work is needed in the next two weeks if they are to be ready for the challenge of the Italians on April 10th.