Clarke looking forward to U20 showdown with Welsh

IRISH U20 coach Allen Clarke is preparing himself for a difficult but exciting night at the office in Dubarry Park, Athlone, tonight (7.30) when Wales come in search of glory.

Fri, 12 Mar, 2010 - 00:00
Barry Coughlan

Wales head coach Phil Davies has made two changes to the side that beat France 43-8 a fortnight ago for the crunch clash against Ireland, who stride confidently into this game after a quality 25-10 win over England on the same weekend.

Dan Watchurst missed the France game through illness and returns in place of Rhodri Jones, who has sustained an injury and Scarlets scrum-half Gareth Davies makes his first full start for the national team.

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