Munster second-row Evan O'Connell will captain the Ireland U20s team for the opening World Rugby U20 Championship opener, against Italy in Cape Town tomorrow .
The six-foot-seven O'Connell is a nephew of former Lions and Ireland captain Paul O'Connell and, starting games and coming on a sub in a further three, was a part of last season's squad that made the final against France.Read More: There will be few inexperienced players used by Ireland in South Africa - although Mike Catt likes the look of one uncapped Irish player
The draw was against England, 32-32 at Bath, who topped the table by virtue of having gained one more bonus point.
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