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France lead Ireland 17-14 in World U20 Championship final

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At half-time in the World U20 Championship final, it is currently France who lead Ireland 17-14 in South Africa. Ireland couldn't have wished for a better start when Fintan Gunne's quick thing from a penalty caught France by surprised with a quick try.

The lead lasted until the 14th minute, when Mathis Ferte scored an incredible team try to bring them level at 7-7. France then took the lead in the 22nd minute through a penalty from Hugo Reus.

Ireland were able to retake the lead in the 31st minute through John Devine, with Sam Prendegast converting to give them a 14-10 lead.

The lead didn't lost long however, as Posolo Tuilagi showed his strength before giving the ball to Lino Julien, with his try converted to give them a 17-14 lead.

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