Skipper Stuart Philpott scored Ireland's try against France
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Ireland lost 26-8 to hosts France in their opening game at the IRB World Under-21 Championship on Friday.
France took charge with tries from prop Yohann Montes and scrum-half Sebastien Tillous-Borde on 18 and 19 minutes.
Skipper and Belfast Harlequins hooker Stuart Philpott touched down for Ireland in the 52nd minute and Conan Doyle added a penalty.
But France secured a bonus-point win with further tries from Lock Denys Drozdz and winger Jacques Boussuge.
Ireland, coached by Mark McDermott, play Argentina in Cournon d'Auvernge on Tuesday.
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