The U20 Six Nations returns this weekend as Ireland U20 face Wales U20 in Cork on Friday night. Here's all you need to know about Ireland U20 v Wales U20.
Richie Murphy's men recorded victories v France and Italy in their opening two games, both proving to be tight games. Ireland will particularly want an improved performance from the Italy match if they are to really push for a third successive Grand Slam. Ireland sit second in the U20 Six Nations table with 9 points while England, who they will play in the following round sit top with 10 points.
Wales sit fourth in the table with 5 points after an opening round win vs Scotland and losing last time out away to England. Ireland will want to make a statement ahead of the England fixture in two weeks and look to turn on the style in front of the Virgin Media Park crowd.
A big weekend ahead! ✊#TeamOfUs pic.twitter.com/yv1e6qKvi6
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 20, 2024
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When Is Ireland U20 V Wales U20
The game will be played this Friday evening February 23rd with kick off at 7:15pm
What Channel is Ireland U20 v Wales U20
The match will be live on RTE 2 with coverage beginning from 7pm
Team news
Richie Murphy has shuffled his squad after the Italy result. Most notably, Sean Edogbo starts in the backrow while Brian Gleeson is still injured.
The Ireland U20s team to face Wales in Cork on Friday night! 🟢#FutureIsGreen
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 21, 2024
Ireland U20
15. Ben O’Connor (UCC RFC/Munster)
14. Finn Treacy (Galwegians RFC/Connacht)
13. Wilhelm de Klerk (UCD RFC/Leinster)
12. Hugh Gavin (Galwegians RFC/Connacht)
11. Hugo McLaughlin (Lansdowne FC/Leinster)
10. Jack Murphy (Clontarf FC/Leinster)
9. Oliver Coffey (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster)
1. Ben Howard (Terenure College RFC/Leinster)
2. Henry Walker (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster)
3. Patreece Bell (Sale Sharks/IQ Rugby)
4. Joe Hopes (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster)
5. Evan O’Connell (UL Bohemian RFC/Munster) (capt)
6. Sean Edogbo (UCC RFC/Munster)
7. Bryn Ward (Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster)
8. Luke Murphy (Shannon RFC/Munster)
Replacements:
16. Danny Sheahan (Cork Constitution FC/Munster)
17. Alex Usanov (Clontarf FC/Leinster)
18. Jacob Boyd (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster)
19. Billy Corrigan (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster)
20. Tom Brigg (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster)
21. Tadhg Brophy (Naas RFC/Leinster)
22. Sean Naughton (Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht)
23. Davy Colbert (Dublin University FC/Leinster)
🏴 𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐑𝐔 𝐔𝟐𝟎 🏴
👊 The men's U20 squad headed to Ireland! Ymlaen!
Get your U20s 🎟️ for the final two games at the Arms Park 👉https://t.co/XcI6GyvHJ9#CymruU20 pic.twitter.com/BPpV962r5P— Welsh Rugby Union 🏴 (@WelshRugbyUnion) February 21, 2024
Wales U20
15. Huw Anderson
14. Harry Rees-Weldon
13. Louie Hennessey
12. Harri Ackerman
11. Walker Price
10. Harri Wilde
9. Ieuan Davies
1. Josh Morse
2. Harry Thomas
3. Sam Scott
4. Jonny Green
5. Nick Thomas
6. Osian Thomas
7. Harry Beddall
8. Lucas de la Rua
Replacements:
16. Will Austin,
17. Jordan Morris
18. Kian Hire
19. Owen Conquer
20. Will Plessis
21. Rhodri Lewis
22. Harri Ford
23. Macs Page
