Irish U-19s Make One Change For Scotland Clash

Irish U-19s Make One Change For Scotland Clash

Ireland U18
9th April 2007
Harry McAleese will start at scrum half in place of Kris Greene in the only change to the Ireland Under-19 side for tonight's IRB U-19 World Championship encounter with Scotland (Ravenhill, kick-off 7.30pm).
Harry McAleese will start at scrum half in place of Kris Greene in the only change to the Ireland Under-19 side for tonight's IRB U-19 World Championship encounter with Scotland (Ravenhill, kick-off 7.30pm).

Ballynahinch's McAleese will start at scrum half, partnering Scott Deasy of PBC Cork at half-back, with Greene dropping to the replacements bench.

The Irish U-19s, who are sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers, need a win after losing 15-10 to defending champions Australia in last Thursday's opener. Scotland lost 11-6 to France in their opening fixture of the tournament.

IRELAND UNDER-19 TEAM AND REPLACEMENTS (v Scotland U-19, IRB U-19 World Championship, Ravenhill, Belfast, April 9, kick-off 7.30pm):

- Player/School/Club -

15 - Adam Craig (Instonians)
14 - Niall Morris (Blackrock College RFC)
13 - Eoin O'Malley (UCD)
12 - Conor Cleary (St. Michael's College)
11 - Paddy Brophy (St. Michael's College)
10 - Scott Deasy (Presentation Brothers College, Cork)
9 - Harry McAleese (Ballynahinch RFC)
1 - Paul Karayiannis (RBAI/Queen's)
2 - Stephen Douglas (Ballymena)
3 - Matthew Nelson (Ballynahinch)
4 - Brian Cawley (UCD)
5 - Ian Nagle (Glenstal Abbey)
6 - Kieran Essex (Christian Brothers College, Cork/UCC)
7 - Rajan Reilly (St. Michael's College)
8 - Paul Ryan (Blackrock College RFC) (capt)

Replacements:

16 - Michael Sherry (Ard Scoil Rís/Garryowen)
17 - Ian Leonard (St. Michael's College)
18 - Patrick McCabe (Dublin University)
19 - David Foley (UL Bohemians)
20 - Jason Harris-Wright (Blackrock College)
21 - Patrick Mallon (St. Michael's College)
22 - Kris Greene (St. Mary's College RFC)
23 - Jamie Smith (Ballymena)
24 - Murray Kinsella (Newtown School, Waterford)
25 - Alan Gaughan (Buccaneers)
26 - Tommy Seymour (Down High School)

Coaching Staff -

Coach - Charlie McAleese
Manager - Gerard Slattery
Assistant Coach - Bobby Byrne
Defence coach - Kurt McQuilkan
Physiotherapist - Shane Collins
Physiotherapist - Josh Hoopes
Doctor - Tim O'Flanagan
Fitness Advisor - Ray Egan
Technical Advisor - Derek Suffern

Pool A - Ireland Fixtures -

Monday, April 9: Scotland v IRELAND, Ravenhill, Belfast, 7.30pm
Friday, April 13: South Africa v IRELAND, Ravenhill, Belfast, 7.30pm

- For further information on the tournament and up to date match reports, log onto www.irbu19.com -