Ireland’s under-20’s set up a potential Grand Slam decider last night.
Richie Murphy’s side ran in five tries in a 40-points to 12 victory over Wales in Cardiff.
Ireland top the table on points difference from England, with the sides meeting on Thursday.
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All seven Irish players in the squad start for the British & Irish Lions today.
They take on Japan in a warm-up test at Murrayfield.
Kick-off in Edinburgh is at 3pm
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There was more final disappointment for Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle last night.
They were beaten 18-8 by Toulouse in the Top 14 Grand Final.
La Rochelle lost to the same opposition last month in the final of the Heineken Champions Cup.