JWC: Wales boss looking for practice to make perfect against Ireland
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JWC: Wales boss looking for practice to make perfect against Ireland
Wales U20 coach Allan Lewis wants to see the side take what they’ve learned in training this week and put it into practice when they face Ireland on Monday.
The two sides are now battling it out to win the fifth place spot at the U20 World Championship after being eliminated in the group stage.
Defeats to France and England wrecked Welsh hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals, while despite winning against Japan the side also have had to deal with the loss of their captain, Rory Thornton, to injury.
Lewis has plenty of respect for the way Ireland challenged New Zealand in their last match and is expecting a tough battle.
“Spirits are high after a very good win against Japan and it’s important the good work that’s gone on in training translates to the game. Ireland certainly offer a greater physical presence than Japan, especially defensively.
“Ireland have done themselves justice so far in this tournament. They showed a great deal of commitment against New Zealand on Wednesday in a very physical encounter.”
The two sides are now battling it out to win the fifth place spot at the U20 World Championship after being eliminated in the group stage.
Defeats to France and England wrecked Welsh hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals, while despite winning against Japan the side also have had to deal with the loss of their captain, Rory Thornton, to injury.
Lewis has plenty of respect for the way Ireland challenged New Zealand in their last match and is expecting a tough battle.
“Spirits are high after a very good win against Japan and it’s important the good work that’s gone on in training translates to the game. Ireland certainly offer a greater physical presence than Japan, especially defensively.
“Ireland have done themselves justice so far in this tournament. They showed a great deal of commitment against New Zealand on Wednesday in a very physical encounter.”
