IRELAND U-20 face a first real test of their Grand Slam credentials when they travel to face their French counterparts at Stade de la Chevaliere in Mazame tonight (RTÉ Two, 7.30pm).

IRISH U20 coach Allen Clarke has retained the side which defeated Italy 39-0 in Athlone last week for tomorrow night’s French assignment at the Stade de la Chevaliere in Mazament (RTE 2, 7.30pm).

RHYS RUDDOCK, son of former Welsh coach Mike, will captain Ireland in their opening game of the U20 Six Nations Championship against Italy at Dubarry Park tomorrow night (7.30pm).