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Three Exiles in U21 squad for Italy
27 January 2005, 4:40 pm
Ireland U21s play Italy in the first international of the season, at Udine RFC on Saturday 5th February, kick-off 2.30 p.m.
Three Exiles' players have been selected as follows: Kieran Geraghty (outside centre; London Irish) Brett McNamee (blind-side; Northampton Saints) Stuart Philpott (hooker; Saracens)
Both Kieran and Brett are former Ireland U19 internationals, and Stuart is a former England Schools' U18 international. All three have been playing in the Zurich A league this season, with Brett having added senior appearances for the Saints.
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