Like father, like son, Paul Kiernan glad to have dad on board for Ireland U20s

The strength of the squad available to Irish U20 coach Nigel Carolan was apparent on Tuesday night when he made 13 changes and still brushed Georgia aside 35-7.

And Paul Kiernan, drafted in for his first action in the tournament in Manchester, believes that depth is a key factor in their progress to the semi-finals.

Kiernan, who captained Munster to win the U20 interpros last year, came in to skipper the side — one of three drafted in for their first starts on Tuesday whose fathers are former Irish international.