Irish boss Ruddock has Slam plan to deliver championship

Second-half drop goals from half-backs Luke McGrath and Paddy Jackson against Wales set the Ireland U20s on a Grand Slam journey back in February but the duo are not underestimating the final road block.

Mike Ruddock’s championship chasers take on an England side ranked second in the world tonight. England can capture the title by winning at Wasps’ Adams Park but McGrath and Jackson have other ideas.

“The lads have really worked hard together to make it a good year so far. England are a great side but, if we stick to our game plan, we have every reason to believe we can win,” McGrath said.