Now with a victory under their belt in the 2025 Six Nations U20s Championship, the Ireland U20s will want to keep their momentum going as they head to Rodney Parade to battle Wales in round three.
Charlie Molony was the star man for Ireland's last outing as they beat Scotland 33-15. His hat-trick was a catalyst in not only securing a big win but also gaining Ireland a bonus point which could go a long way in the standings.
Wales scraped past Italy in a thriller of a second round game that ended 18-20 and had shocks from start to finish. It was a much needed win after their thumping against France in their opening fixture.
As it stands, Ireland's bonus point is what keeps them ahead of Wales in the table as the two teams stand at near-level footing going into this game.
When is Ireland U20s v Wales U20s?
The match will take place in Rodney Parade in Newport this Friday the 21st of February. Kick-off is set for 7:45pm.
How to watch Ireland U20s v Wales U20s?
Ireland U20s v Wales U20s will be broadcast live on Virgin Media 3.
Coverage begins fifteen minutes before kick off at 7:30pm.
Ireland U20s v Wales U20s Team News.
Ireland announced their team on Wednesday afternoon. The team is widely unchanged following the Scotland win with only two changes. Eoghan Smyth slips into the centre of the backline and Conor Fahy joins him in midfield. Meanwhile up front, Alex Mullan drops to the bench as Tom McAllister takes his place.
15. Daniel Green
14. Charlie Molony
13. Connor Fahy
12. Eoghan Smyth
11. Ciaran Mangan
10. Sam Wisniewski
9. Clark Logan
1. Billy Bohan
2. Henry Walker
3. Tom McAllister
4. Mahon Ronan
5. Billy Corrigan
6. Michael Foy
7. Bobby Power
8. Éanna McCarthy
The Ireland Men's U20s team to face Wales in Newport on Friday night! 👊#FutureIsGreen
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 19, 2025
Wales also released their team on Wednesday afternoon. Manager Richard Whiffin made four changes after their away win against Italy, and was mainly positive as he talked about how he and his players were preparing.
The boys did a decent job out in Italy and we were happy with certain aspects of our play against France as well so we’re given the majority of the squad an opportunity to get a home game under their belts at Rodney Parade.
We’re also trying to keep combinations and connections high for the reminder of the tournament.
I think the boys put everything into the two opening games and we played some really good stuff in patches, and I was really pleased for the boys to get over the line against Italy.
🚨 𝗧î𝗺 𝗖𝘆𝗺𝗿𝘂 𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬 🏴
Here is your Wales U20s 2️⃣3️⃣ for our first 2025 @SixNationsU20 home clash 🆚 @IrishRugby on Friday night at Rodney Parade, 19:45 KO! 🔥👇#SixNationsU20 | #WALvIRE— Welsh Rugby Union 🏴 (@WelshRugbyUnion) February 19, 2025
