Elwood's side claims Grand Slam

Ireland U20 36-25 Italy U20: Ireland Under-20s completed the Grand Slam with a 36-25 victory over their Italy in Benevento this…

Ireland U20 36-25 Italy U20:Ireland Under-20s completed the Grand Slam with a 36-25 victory over their Italy in Benevento this evening.

Eric Elwood's side fought back from a 13 point deficit early in the first half to clinch the Under-20 Six Nations title.

A try from Felix Jones just before the interval began the revival with second-half touch downs from Darren Cave and Ian Keatley proving decisive.

Ireland clinched the Triple Crown last week with a 31-8 win over Scotland and Elwood named an unchanged saide for the clean sweep in the Santa Colomba Stadium.

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