Ireland announce squad for Under 21 World Cup

The Ireland Under 21 Squad will be captained by No.8/Flanker, Steven Keogh of UCC, to take part in the IRB Under 21 World Championship, in England from June 13 to 29.

The full squad is:

Forwards:

Rory Best (Belfast Harlequins), Kevin Corrigan (UCD), Simon Crawford (UCD), Declan Fitzpatrick (Belfast Harlequins), David Gannon (UCD), Stephen Keogh (UCC), John Lyne (Lansdowne), Jason Moran (UCD), John Muldoon (Galwegians), Neil McComb (Dundee University), Michael McComish (Ballymena), Shane O’Connor (Cork Constitution), Ciaran Potts (St. Marys College), Niall Ronan

(Lansdowne).

Backs:

Tommy Bowe (Queens University), John Hearty (Blackrock College), Richard Lane (UCC), Keith Matthews (UL Bohemians), Barry Murphy (UL Bohemians), David McAllister (Terenure College), Nicholas McClelland (London Irish), Peter O’Brien (UCC), Conor O’Loughlin (Buccaneers), Fiach O’Loughlin (Shannon), Michael Rainey (Glasgow Hawks), Glen Telford (Instonians).

Manager – David Haslett (Tel. [phone]), Coach – Michael Bradley; Asst Coach – Mark McDermott

The Squad will be involved in a preparation match against a Presidents XV side on Saturday, May 31st at Wanderers FC, Merrion Road at 2.30pm.

Ireland play their opening match against South Africa on Friday, June 13 at Iffley Road, Oxford at 3pm local time.

Pool A: South Africa, Argentina, Scotland.

Pool B: Australia, France, Spain.

Pool C: New Zealand, England, Italy.

Pool D: Wales, Ireland, Canada.