Ruddock makes changes

IRELAND U20 coach Mike Ruddock has made eight changes to the squad which defeated Italy last week for tomorrow night’s Six Nations clash with France (Dubarry Park, 7.30pm).

There are five new faces in the starting side and three new players in the replacements for a game which will be broadcast live on RTÉ Two.

Michael Sherlock comes in at full-back with Tiernan O’Halloran, a member of last year’s squad named on the wing. Nathaniel McDonald is in at centre to partner Alex Kelly.