There are two changes, one positional, on the Under 21 starting line up for the game against Scotland in Thomond Park on Friday (7.30pm). An injury picked up in the game against England has forced the withdrawal of Ian Humphreys from the Ciaran Fitzgerald (pictured) coached side is with Gavin Duffy coming into the side having himself recovered from injury that forced him to miss the last game. Duffy will partner Conrad O'Sullivan in midfield with Barry Lynn moving to the number 10 position.

Ireland Under 21. Scott Young (Ballymena); Martin McPhail (UL Bohemains), Gavin Duffy (Galwegians), Conrad O'Sullivan (UCC), Conor McPhilips (St. Mary's College); Barry Lynn (St. Mary's College), Brian O'Riordan (UCD); John Lyne (Lansdowne), Kevin Corrigan (UCD), Byran Young (Ballymena); Stephen Keogh (UCC), Matt McCullough capt (Ballymena); Denis Leamy (UCC), Neil McMillan (Ballymena), Roger Wilson (DU).

Rory Best (Newscastle), Sean Philips (Saracens), Michael Carroll (Blackrock College), Conor Hartigan (Garryowen), Frank Murphy (UCC), Eoghan Hickey (UCD), James Norton (St. Mary's College).