Ireland Squad Named for 2018 World Rugby U20 Championship

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The Ireland U20 squad has been named for the 2018 World Rugby U20 Championship to be held in France.

The squad features seven Ulster players with Aaron Hall (Ballynahinch), James Hume (Banbridge), Joe Dunleavy (Malone), Jonny Stewart (QUB), Matthew Agnew (Ballymena RFC), Matthew Dalton (Malone) and Tom O’Toole (Banbridge) all making the cut.

Unfortunately Angus Curtis (QUB) misses out due to concussion. Angus Kernohan (Ballymena) and Mark Keane (QUB), who were both involved during the Six Nations, haven’t made the cut. However, with the U20’s Championship being such an abrasive competition there is every chance that they may still play a part.

It will be a hugely challenging tournament for this Ireland side who have been drawn in Pool C alongside, hosts, France, South Africa and Georgia. All three teams will offer Ireland a physical battle and this is an area where Ireland struggled in the Six Nations, particularly against England . . .

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