Ireland will face either New Zealand or Pakistan ninth place at the World Cup following Sunday's 2-1 defeat by France.
Mark Tumilty's side knew they were going to top the crossover Pool H before they took to the pitch in Wavre after South Africa and Malaysia had drawn 3-3.
Previous wins over both those countries meant Ireland could not be caught.
This perhaps helped to explain the performance against France who themselves were looking to avoid being in the classification game for last place.
It means Ireland will enter Friday's game **** ured of their their highest-ever finish, regardless of the result, having previously finished 12th in 1978 and 1990.
#france #place #World
Mark Tumilty's side knew they were going to top the crossover Pool H before they took to the pitch in Wavre after South Africa and Malaysia had drawn 3-3.
Previous wins over both those countries meant Ireland could not be caught.
This perhaps helped to explain the performance against France who themselves were looking to avoid being in the classification game for last place.
It means Ireland will enter Friday's game **** ured of their their highest-ever finish, regardless of the result, having previously finished 12th in 1978 and 1990.
#france #place #World
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