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Ireland’s Max Deegan voted player of the tournament

Number eight rewarded for series of big performances at tournament

Ireland number eight Max Deegan is tackled by England’s Jack Singleton during the World Rugby U20 Championship Final at AJ Bell Stadium in Salford, Manchester. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Ireland number eight Max Deegan is tackled by England’s Jack Singleton during the World Rugby U20 Championship Final at AJ Bell Stadium in Salford, Manchester. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
John O'Sullivan
Sat Jun 25 2016 - 22:38

Ireland number eight Max Deegan has been voted Under-20 World Championship player of the tournament.

The former St Michael’s College schoolboy was rewarded for a series of outstanding performances that was reflected in two man of the match awards. He also scored three tries against New Zealand, Argentina and one in the final against England.

During the week he was awarded a place in the Leinster academy for next season.

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