Evan O’Connell leads Ireland as U20s team for World Rugby Championship is named

’s under-20s head coach Willie Faloon has named his 30-man squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa

Evan O’Connell will captain the side, as they prepare to face Australia, Italy and Georgia in Pool B. O’Connell, Brian Gleeson, Danny Sheahan, Hugh Gavin, and Sam Berman are the five returning players from last year’s tournament where Ireland lost in the final against France. Ireland open their campaign against Six Nations rivals Italy on Saturday, June 29th at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, before facing Georgia on Thursday, July 4th at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch and Australia on Tuesday, July 9th at Athlone Sports Stadium in Cape Town.Garry Ringrose returns to Leinster side for semi-final showdown with Bulls“It is an exciting time for the squad as we prepare to depart for the World Rugby U20 Championship,” Faloon said.

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