Four changes for Irish U21

The Ireland Under 21 team to play the Italy Under 21 side in Thomond Park on Friday next (Kick off 7.30pm) shows four changes from the side that lost to England 27-19.

Wed, 17 Mar, 2004 - 14:29

The Ireland Under 21 team to play the Italy Under 21 side in Thomond Park on Friday next (Kick off 7.30pm) shows four changes from the side that lost to England 27-19.

Paul McKenzie comes into the team on the left wing to replace the injured Tommy Bowe.

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