Mark McDermott’s Ireland Under-21 squad head into their final pool game at the IRB World Cup needing a win against fancied South Africa – can they manage it and progress?
Mark McDermott’s Ireland Under-21 squad head into their final pool game at the IRB World Cup needing a win against fancied South Africa – can they manage it and progress?
*** The Ireland Under-21 squad to take part in the IRB Under-21 World Cup in Argentina is as follows:
Forwards: John Andress (Belfast Harlequins), Ryan Caldwell (Dungannon), Alex Dunlop (Terenure College), Stephen Ferris (Dungannon), Chris Henry (Malone), Anthony Kavanagh (Garryowen), Ronan Loughney (Galwegians), Gary Maxwell (Dungannon), Kevin McLaughlin (UCD), Joseph Merrigan (Corinthians), Ross Noonan (UCC), Stuart Philpott (Saracens), Trevor Richardson (Buccaneers), Robert Sweeney (Clontarf).
Backs: Conan Doyle (Garryowen), Gerry Hurley (Garryowen), Paul Hurley (UCC), Mark Kettyle (Belfast Harlequins), Ross McCarron (UCD), Paul McKenzie (Belfast Harlequins), Daniel Riordan (Corinthians), Jonathon Sexton (St. Mary’s College), Greg Stafford (Lansdowne), Gareth Steenson (Dungannon) (Capt), Andrew Trimble (Ballymena), Cillian Willis (UCD).
Management:
Coach: Mark McDermott
Assistant Coach: Niall Malone
Manager: David Haslett
Doctor: Eanna Falvey
Physiotherapist: Tara O’Meara
Masseur: Regina Flanagan
Fitness Advisor: Brad Harrington
Technical Advisor: Nigel Carolan
Video Analyst: George Murray
Baggage Master: John O’Hagan
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IRB UNDER-21 WORLD CUP: Mendoza, Argentina
Ireland fixtures: (all kick-offs Irish time (Argentina -4 hours))
Thursday, June 9: Ireland U-21 23 France U-21 31, Chacras RC
Monday, June 13: Ireland U-21 29 Samoa U-21 21, Maristas RC
Friday, June 17: Ireland U-21 v South Africa U-21, Liceo RC, 7.00pm
Seedings (1-12):
New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Wales, France, England, Argentina, Scotland, Italy, Samoa, Canada
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