Impressive SA U18 obliterate Irish
The South Africa U18 rugby team secured a dominant 51-15 victory against Ireland U18 in the International Series. The match featured a strong offensive performance with eight tries scored by the hosts.
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International youth sports tournaments serve as a pipeline for professional talent development and foster international athletic competition.
SA U18 scored eight tries in a crushing victory against Ireland U18 at Boland Landbou on Tuesday.
The hosts won their second match in the U18 International Series 51-15 having led 24-5 at the break.
As was the case in the 52-7 thrashing of the French, SA U18 captain Jacobus de Villiers was a live wire and his high work rate was rewarded with two of his team’s four tries in the first half. The others were scored by wings Lamla Mgedezi and Anesu Kuzonyei.
Following Alex Moloney’s solo try in the opening period, Ireland started the second half brightly when captain and scrumhalf Luke Coffey crossed for their second unconverted try to reduce the deficit.
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