Rising star Burke gets chance to show class

ANDREW BURKE gets a chance to prove his credentials as a potentially top-class out-half when he makes his first appearance for Ireland U-20 against France at Dubarry Park tonight (7.30pm).

Keen-eyed followers of underage rugby, who have been eyeing Burke’s progress in recent years, will be watching with interest as the Garryowen man links up with club-mate Conor Murray at half-back.

Burke, 19, has already been touted in some quarters as an eventual successor to Ronan O’Gara at Munster, having impressed hugely while a schoolboy at Crescent College Comprehensive.