The 2025 Six Nations U20s Championship is coming to a close this Friday as the Ireland U20s, sponsored by PwC, take on Italy. Ireland have had a tough tournament overall, but there is chance to end it on a high as they make the trip to take on the Italians. This is everything you need to know about Ireland v Italy.
Ireland hit another bump in the road against a tough France side, but they held on right to the end and did not give up for a moment; snatching a last minute try to close out their penultimate game.
They face an Italy side who are dealing with similar woes after their loss to England. Both teams will be similarly matched though Italy have a bonus point over Ireland. This match-up ended in Ireland's favour in last year's competition - but only just - so Neil Doak's men will want to take the win away here in similar fashion, and fight for third place after a difficult campaign.
When is Ireland U20s v Italy U20s?
The match will take place in Stadio Comunale Monigo in Treviso this Friday the 14th of March. Kick-off is set for 7:45pm.
How to watch Ireland U20s v Italy U20s?
Ireland U20s v Italy U20s will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2.
Coverage begins ten minutes before kick off at 7:35pm.
Ireland U20s v Italy U20s Team News.
Ireland's team was announced on Wednesday evening. Neil Doak has made three changes to the team that lost to France last week. David Walsh, Henry Walker, and Clark Logan slip into the team. Apart from that, there are a few formation changes as Gene O'Leary Kareem and Ciaran Mangan swap places, moving to left wing and centre respectively, and Michael Foy slots in beside Éanna McCarthy in the backrow.
15. Daniel Green
14. Charlie Molony
13. Ciaran Mangan
12. Eoghan Smyth
11. Gene O'Leary Kareem
10. Tom Wood
9. Clark Logan
1. Billy Bohan
2. Henry Walker
3. Alex Mullan
4. Mahon Ronan
5. Billy Corrigan
6. David Walsh
7. Michael Foy
8. Éanna McCarthy
The Ireland Men's U20s team to face Italy on Friday night in Treviso! 🟢#FutureIsGreen
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) March 12, 2025
Italy's team was also announced on Wednesday afternoon. Giacomo Milano leads the line. The main dangerman will be Nelson Casartelli. With three tries to his name this tournament, he will want to end it on a high.
Il @SixNationsU20 2025 si chiude a Monigo: ecco il XV scelto da Roberto #Santamaria per affrontare l’Irlanda nell’ultima sfida del Torneo! 👇#ITAvIRE u20 🇮🇹☘️
🗓️ Venerdì 14 Marzo
⏰ 20:45
🏟️ Stadio Monigo, Treviso
📺 Sky Sport ▪ RaiPlay ▪ NOW ▪ RaiSport (dalle 21:15) pic.twitter.com/I83pehDDRU— Italrugby (@Federugby) March 12, 2025
