What a result for Nigel Carolan’s side…
In the greatest result in Irish u20 history, Ireland have defeated New Zealand 33-24 in the JWC.
The Wolfpuppies recovered from an early defect to come from behind and claim a famous victory in Manchester.
Tries from Adam McBurney, Max Deegan and Greg Jones were enough to see Ireland over the line against the Baby Blacks.
Johnny McPhillips and Bill Johnston also kicked points on the way to a famous victory for Nigel Carolan’s men.
The set piece laid the ground work for the victory with Ireland completely dominating their more illustrious opponents at scrum time.
New Zealand are the current holders of the tournament and have won it five times.
The result leaves Ireland sitting pretty as they already have a win over Grand Slam champions Wales in this tournament.
What a result for these young men.
Here’s how people reacted to the historic win:
Nigel Carolan take a bow
— Sinéad Kissane (@sineadkissane) June 11, 2016
History made. Ireland U20 have beaten the Baby Blacks. What a performance from everyone involved. Unbelievable! #WorldRugbyU20s
— The Loose Head (@TheLooseH) June 11, 2016
Congrats #IrelandU20s on an incredible 33-24 victory over NZ – @adammcburney4, @JacobStockdale & @Joni_mcp all making a huge contribution!
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) June 11, 2016
These lads have zero fear. Beat the Baby Blacks and didn't sneak it either #WorldRugbyU20s
— Three Red Kings (@threeredkings) June 11, 2016
17-0 down against the Grand Slam champs. 14-6 down against the world champs. Two wins. What a team.
— Neil Treacy (@neil_treacy) June 11, 2016
Bandwagon's full – you're no longer welcome. I've supported this team since I watched a gif of one of their tries v wales this week
— Ciarán Murphy (@saveciaranmurph) June 11, 2016
Super performance yet again by the @IrishRugby under 20s great Attitude from start to finish! #WorldRugbyU20s
— Sean O'Brien (@SeanOBrien1987) June 11, 2016
Absolutely sensational from Ireland u20s. The number of emerging superstars in that New Zealand team & we've beaten them with room to spare!
— Rob Murphy (@murphyrob) June 11, 2016
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