Ireland u20 2020

[mildlyinterested]

1. Noonan
2. Stewart
3. Clarkson
4. Deeny
5. Ahern
6. Soroka
7. Hernan
8. McCann
9. Finlay
10. Crowley
11. Smith
12. Hyde
13. O'Riordan
14. McIlroy
15. McNulty

[cormac]

Isn't Martin Maloney still eligible?

[Pilotman123]

Isn't Martin Maloney still eligible?

Nope

[Pilotman123]

1. Noonan
2. Stewart
3. Clarkson
4. Deeny
5. Ahern
6. Soroka
7. Hernan
8. McCann
9. Finlay
10. Crowley
11. Smith
12. Hyde
13. O'Riordan
14. McIlroy
15. McNulty

That’s a very strong looking pack, lots of talent in the forwards that’s for sure
Would be interesting to see what the backs are like this year as the only player I really know in it is Andrew Smith and he can’t stop scoring tries at the moment. If we’re anywhere near as good as last years team it will be a success

[mildlyinterested]

IMO we are well off last years team in terms of depth.

Big downgrades at in front line talent at 9 and depth at 10.

[Pilotman123]

IMO we are well off last years team in terms of depth.

Big downgrades at in front line talent at 9 and depth at 10.

Agreed

[Pilotman123]

Anyone know what’s the story with Sam Illo at the moment?

[dropkick]

IMO we are well off last years team in terms of depth.

Big downgrades at in front line talent at 9 and depth at 10.

Hopefully there'll be a few surprises like last year. There usually are a few relatively unknowns who make a name for themselves.

[Pilotman123]

IMO we are well off last years team in terms of depth.

Big downgrades at in front line talent at 9 and depth at 10.

Hopefully there'll be a few surprises like last year. There usually are a few relatively unknowns who make a name for themselves.

I always knew we were going to do well last year after looking at the squad, it was arguably the best squad we’ve ever had

[mildlyinterested]

IMO we are well off last years team in terms of depth.

Big downgrades at in front line talent at 9 and depth at 10.

Hopefully there'll be a few surprises like last year. There usually are a few relatively unknowns who make a name for themselves.

Corkery is a big unknown. If Finlay was rated in Ulster he'd be in their academy but he isn't. But yeah hopefully.

Both outhalves who played for Ireland u18 for this age group are absent, Paddy McKenzie and Dylan Prendergast.. Which is notable

[Ruckedtobits]

1. Noonan
2. Stewart
3. Clarkson
4. Deeny
5. Ahern
6. Soroka
7. Hernan
8. McCann
9. Finlay
10. Crowley
11. Smith
12. Hyde
13. O'Riordan
14. McIlroy
15. McNulty

Keep an eye on the Leinster A team to play Ulster on Friday for some indications of U.20 rankings. Possibly alterations in front and back-row and half-back rankings.

[mildlyinterested]

So Ward to start at 1?
SOB at 6?
Corkery on bench?

[Ruckedtobits]

So Ward to start at 1?
SOB at 6?
Corkery on bench?

Wouldn't bet against any of those (or better).

[mildlyinterested]

If Corkery started the 1st game at 10 his rise will have been meteoric..

[Morf]

So Ward to start at 1?
SOB at 6?
Corkery on bench?

Even being a Tullow player very happy to see him do so well

Meant to express appreciation for your run down of likely 20s squad/23 Mildly - very informative and helpful!

[mildlyinterested]

Try my best. Squad announced today I believe.

[Pilotman123]

I’m predicting Mark Hernan to be captain

[Pilotman123]

Ireland u20 squad is named on the Irish Rugby instagram, interesting that no captain has been named....

[Dave Cahill]

Ireland u20 squad is named on the Irish Rugby instagram, interesting that no captain has been named....

David McCann has been named as captain

[Pilotman123]

Ireland u20 squad is named on the Irish Rugby instagram, interesting that no captain has been named....

David McCann has been named as captain

Really?