Ruddock in Ireland U-20 squad

RHYS RUDDOCK, son of former Leinster and Wales coach Mike, has been named in Allen Clarke’s Ireland squad for the U-20 RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Clarke has included 14 forwards and 12 backs with seven players with experience of this level, including Ruddock. Ireland open their campaign against Italy on Friday, February 5 and will play their home games at Dubarry Park, Athlone. Clarke has been hugely impressed by the workrate of his charges

“The attitude of the players has been excellent, both in their individual attention and motivation, while developing with their provincial rugby and fitness coaches and while playing for their clubs.