Ireland U20

Ireland U20s are set to face France U20s in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final on June 17th. The highly anticipated match will see two of the tournament's most impressive teams battle it out for a place in the final.
Ireland U20s have been in excellent form throughout the tournament, winning all three of their pool matches and topping their pool. They have been particularly impressive in attack, scoring a total of 126 points in their three matches.
France U20s have also been impressive, winning two of their three pool matches and finishing second in their pool. They have been particularly strong in defense, conceding just 34 points in their three matches.
The semi-final clash is expected to be a close and exciting affair. Both teams have the potential to win, and it could go either way.

Here are 5 storylines to watch out for in the match:

The battle of the back rows: Both teams have strong back rows, and this could be a key area of the match. Ireland has the likes of Jack Conan and Gavin Coombes, while France has Jordan Joseph and Killian Geraci.
The battle of the halfbacks: Ireland has a very experienced halfback pairing in Joey Carbery and John Cooney, while France has the exciting young duo of Antoine Dupont and Baptiste Couilloud. This could be another key area of the match.
The battle of the wingers: Ireland has two very dangerous wingers in Jacob Stockdale and Andrew Conway, while France has the pace and power of Teddy Thomas and Damian Penaud. This could be an explosive matchup.
The battle of the coaches: Ireland is coached by Noel McNamara, while France is coached by Sebastien Piqueronies. Both coaches are highly respected, and they will be sure to have their teams well-prepared for the match.
The atmosphere: The semi-final is sure to be played in front of a passionate crowd, and this could be a factor in the match. Ireland will be hoping to use the home crowd to their advantage, while France will be looking to silence the crowd and steal a victory.

The match is sure to be a fascinating one, and it could go either way. Ireland will be hoping to reach their first-ever World Rugby U20 Championship final, while France will be looking to win their second title in three years.