Mark McDermott's Ireland Under-21 squad head into their final pool game at the IRB World Cup needing a win against fancied South Africa - can they manage it and progress?
*** The Ireland Under-21 squad to take part in the IRB Under-21 World Cup in Argentina is as follows:
Forwards: John Andress (Belfast Harlequins), Ryan Caldwell (Dungannon), Alex Dunlop (Terenure College), Stephen Ferris (Dungannon), Chris Henry (Malone), Anthony Kavanagh (Garryowen), Ronan Loughney (Galwegians), Gary Maxwell (Dungannon), Kevin McLaughlin (UCD), Joseph Merrigan (Corinthians), Ross Noonan (UCC), Stuart Philpott (Saracens), Trevor Richardson (Buccaneers), Robert Sweeney (Clontarf).
Backs: Conan Doyle (Garryowen), Gerry Hurley (Garryowen), Paul Hurley (UCC), Mark Kettyle (Belfast Harlequins), Ross McCarron (UCD), Paul McKenzie (Belfast Harlequins), Daniel Riordan (Corinthians), Jonathon Sexton (St. Mary's College), Greg Stafford (Lansdowne), Gareth Steenson (Dungannon) (Capt), Andrew Trimble (Ballymena), Cillian Willis (UCD).
Management:
Coach: Mark McDermott Assistant Coach: Niall Malone Manager: David Haslett Doctor: Eanna Falvey Physiotherapist: Tara O'Meara Masseur: Regina Flanagan Fitness Advisor: Brad Harrington Technical Advisor: Nigel Carolan Video Analyst: George Murray Baggage Master: John O'Hagan
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IRB UNDER-21 WORLD CUP: Mendoza, Argentina Ireland fixtures: (all kick-offs Irish time (Argentina -4 hours))
Thursday, June 9: Ireland U-21 23 France U-21 31, Chacras RC
Monday, June 13: Ireland U-21 29 Samoa U-21 21, Maristas RC
Friday, June 17: Ireland U-21 v South Africa U-21, Liceo RC, 7.00pm
Seedings (1-12):
New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Wales, France, England, Argentina, Scotland, Italy, Samoa, Canada