U20 Six Nations: Who did what in the Ireland U20’s

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Ireland U20’s have completed their most successful U20 Six Nations campaign ever, picking up their first ever Grand Slam and their second ever outright Championship title.

They recorded their highest ever points scored, at 150 points, and though they have conceded less points over the years their total points conceded of  92 against is their lowest over the last four years showing, almost halfing lat seasons total of 182 points against.

The team scored 18 tries, 15 of which were converted, giving a conversion rate of 83%. A further 20% of their points came from penalties, with 10 penalties landed throughout the tournament.

Head coach, Noel McNamara named a total of 33 different players in his match day squads. However, four of those players were unused throughout the tournament resulting in 29 players receiving caps.

Minutes played

McNamara made few changes to his starting side and there were few tactical substitutions. A core of 19 players accounted for 94% of the . . .

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