


The game-changing moment came when Paddy McCarthy was sin-binned just before half-time and Les Bleuets capitalised to the tune of 14 points. Les Bleuets were not perfect but when it really mattered, they put on a show, especially in the second half after an even-handed first half that saw the lead change hands four times.

France have won the World Rugby U20 Championship for a third consecutive tournament, adding to their triumphs in 20 with a 50-14 victory over Ireland in the final at the Athlone Sports Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa.
