Jack Kelly fully focused as captaincy pressure is off

Ahead of Ireland’s opening game in the World Rugby U20 Championship against Italy tomorrow at the AIA Arena in Kutaisi, Jack Kelly revealed that being released from his original role of team captain has taken some pressure off his shoulders.

Jack Kelly fully focused as captaincy pressure is off

The Leinster back had led the side out for a Six Nations opener against Scotland, before a shoulder injury ruled him out of meetings with the Italians and France.

Lansdowne’s Paul Boyle will take on the position for the Championships in Georgia.

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