The Ireland U20s team to take on Italy on Friday night has been named, with two changes to the XV that produced a comfortable win over Scotland two weeks ago.
Scrum half Craig Casey returns after missing out last time via injury, where he will once again link up with Harry Byrne at half-back. Captain David Hawkshaw and Liam Turner will also continue their successful partnership in midfield.
Ulster's Angus Kernohan will make his first appearance of the tournament, having recovered from his injury setback. He played in all five games in last year's competition, and will be hoping to make an immediate impact against the Italians on Friday night.
The game will be streamed via here with thanks to team sponsors PwC Ireland, and we will also keep you up to date with all of the action on our liveblog.
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Here is your Ireland U20 side to face Italy this Friday night.
The game will be streamed via https://t.co/8kZsNhFGF3 with thanks to @PwCIreland #FutureIsGreen #ShoulderToShoulder #ITAvIRE pic.twitter.com/GpnUltthVb— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 20, 2019
Ireland currently sit top of the table with two wins from two, securing a bonus point in the victory over England on opening night. The Italians, meanwhile, overcame Scotland away from home in their opening game, before falling to a heavy defeat against Wales in week 2.
Ireland U20s Team
15. Jake Flannery (Shannon/Munster)
14. Angus Kernohan (Queen’s University/Ulster)
13. Liam Turner (Dublin University/Leinster)
12. David Hawkshaw (Clontarf/Leinster) (capt)
11. Jonathan Wren (Cork Constitution/Munster)
10. Harry Byrne (Lansdowne/Leinster)
9. Craig Casey (Shannon/Munster)
1. Josh Wycherley (Young Munster/Munster)
2. Dylan Tierney-Martin (Corinthians/Connacht)
3. Thomas Clarkson (Dublin University/Leinster)
4. Charlie Ryan (UCD/Leinster)
5. Niall Murray (Buccaneers/Connacht)
6. Martin Moloney (Old Belvedere/Leinster)
7. Scott Penny (UCD/Leinster)
8. John Hodnett (UCC/Munster)
Replacements:
16. Billy Scannell (Young Munster/Munster) *
17. Callum Reid (Banbridge/Ulster) *
18. Michael Milne (UCD/Leinster)
19. Brian Deeny (Clontarf/Leinster)
20. Ronan Watters (St. Mary’s College/Leinster) *
21. Cormac Foley (St. Mary’s College/Leinster)
22. Ben Healy (Garryowen/Munster) *
23. Rob Russell (Dublin University/Leinster)
