U20 Championship: Teams up for Ireland v Italy

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The teams have been announced for Ireland U20’s opening match, against Italy U20’s, in the 2017 World Rugby U20 Championship which kicks off in Georgia tomorrow afternoon. KO12:30 UK/IRE.

Ireland U20 came away with a one-point win in the U20 Six Nations but it was a bit of a steal with the Italian pack having the better of their Irish counterparts. There are 12 Italian and 11 Irish players from that match in these squads so Ireland should expect another working over up front and hope their backs are sharp enough to steal a few points.

Last time round Ireland had Ulster’s Johnny McPhillip at out half and he did well to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Unfortunately, with McPhillips and other key players Bill Johnston, Jordan Larmour, Tommy O’Brien and Tadgh McElroy missing, for a variety of reasons . . .

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