Four Nations team gear up for kick-off

The Four Nations Youth (U18)Tournament kicks off in Edinburgh this weekend.

Ireland open their campaign on Saturday when they take on host nation Scotland in Stirling (2pm).

The Irish then play Wales on Tuesday (Apr 22) before winding up with a game against England on Friday April 25.

The Ireland Squad of 26 is as follows:

Backs: Peter Phelan (Exiles), Robert Pollock (Monaghan), Shane Geraghty (Exiles), Barry O’Sullivan (Corinthians), David Lombard (Clonakilty), Rory Sloan (Exiles), Dale Black (Portadown), Cian O’Sullivan (Greystones), David Batt (Exiles), Simon Tottle (Exiles), Ian Hanley (Kilfeacle), Michael O’Hea (Clonakilty).

Forwards: Nicholas Goodger (Exile), Michael Diffley (Creggs), Conor Muldoon (Monivea), Sean O’Donnell (Exiles), Leonard Slattery (Thomond), Stephen McKinstry (Rainey OB), Bernard Smyth (Navan), Stephen Ferris (Portadown), Kyle Patton (Banbridge), Tadgh Linnane (Gort), Adrian Lightowler (Exiles), David McGowan (Sligo), Eamon Bracken (Tullamore), John Hook (Banbridge).

Match Dates and Venues.

Saturday April 19: Ireland v Scotland, 2pm Stirling: England v Wales, 4pm. Dalziel

Tuesday April 22: Wales v Ireland, 5pm, Kelso: Scotland v England, 7pm Gala.

Friday April 25, England v Ireland, 3pm, Melleny Park, Currie: Scotland v Wales, 5pm, Melleny Park, Currie.