The Ireland Under-20 team, sponsored by PwC, has been announced for today's uncapped challenge match against Italy Under-20s at the UCD Bowl (kick-off 2pm).
After a series of camps at the IRFU High Performance Centre, head coach Richie Murphy has selected an extended squad of 26 players for this afternoon's run-out in Belfield, as preparations step up a gear for the 2024 Under-20 Six Nations.
Four players who featured during last year's Grand Slam-winning campaign and second place finish at the World U-20 Championship in South Africa are named to start - Danny Sheahan at hooker, Evan O'Connell in the second row, Joe Hopes at blindside flanker, and captain Hugh Gavin in midfield.
The match against international opposition provides Murphy and his coaching staff with an invaluable opportunity to give players game-time in a green jersey, while building important cohesion and connections in advance of further festive fixtures against the Munster Development and Leinster Development teams.
The Ireland Under-20s open their Six Nations campaign against France in Aix-en-Provence on Saturday, February 3, before hosting Italy in their first home match at Musgrave Park the following Friday. Tickets are now available to purchase here from Ticketmaster.ie.
Ireland Under-20 Team Named For First Challenge Match
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15th December 2023
