Clarke makes four changes as Ireland face must-win battle

IRELAND Under-20 coach Allen Clarke has made four changes to his side as they look to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat to France against England this afternoon.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2010 - 01:00

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Wing Darren Hudson is ruled out with a shoulder injury, meaning Andrew Conway moves to the flank with Noel Reid starting at full-back.

Brendan Macken replaces Eoin Griffin in the centre, with Cork Constitution lock Brian Hayes coming in to replace Ben Marshall in the engine room.

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