Ireland have suffered three defeats for the first time since 2018 in the Under-20 Six Nations and will aim to finish their championship on a high away to Italy, who sit a point ahead of Neil Doak's side in fourth, on Friday. Both Ireland and England were undefeated in the competition last year, drawing a thriller 32-32 in Bath.

Ireland didn't threaten a response before the break as they racked up 10 handling errors, 11 turnovers conceded, and three lost line-outs by half-time. They finally opened their a

Ireland Under-20 head coach Neil Doak is sticking to his guns, making just three changes to his side for Friday evening’s final Six Nations clash agaiinst Italy in Treviso (KO 7.45 Irish time).