Three Exiles in U21 squad for Italy

Ireland U21s play Italy in the first international of the season, at Udine RFC on Saturday 5th February, kick-off 2.30 p.m.

Three Exiles’ players have been selected as follows:
Kieran Geraghty (outside centre; London Irish)
Brett McNamee (blind-side; Northampton Saints)
Stuart Philpott (hooker; Saracens)

Both Kieran and Brett are former Ireland U19 internationals, and Stuart is a former England Schools’ U18 international. All three have been playing in the Zurich A league this season, with Brett having added senior appearances for the Saints.