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Sat 04 Apr 2007Ireland out of depth in power struggleRugby Under-19 World Cup/ Ireland 5-31 South Africa:The ever-reliable trait of bravery was evident from this Irish team but rugby at underage level has moved on. The IRFU have not.Ireland were well out of their depth against a powerful South African outfit who now play Australia in the semi-final. The winner of which will face New Zealand or Wales, almost certainly the former, in next Saturday's final.