Skipper McGrath wants Ireland out of blocks quickly against Aussies

Ireland U-20 captain Luke McGrath believes they can crown their first ever meeting with Australia at this level with a victory in the opening game of the Junior World Championships.

The Aussies are the last of the major rugby nations Ireland will play as this tournament enters its sixth year and McGrath, one of just two survivors from last year, hopes they can repeat their opening day win when they ousted hosts South Africa 12 months ago.

McGrath, along with his fellow UCD and Leinster flanker colleague Josh van der Flier, are the only players to have experience of this tournament.