Ireland U-19s square up to South Africa

Ireland Under-19s face the daunting task of meeting host nation South Africa in the IRB World Cup in Pietermaritzburg this afternoon.

Ireland number eight Darren O'Reilly has recovered from an elbow injury suffered in the 16-0 opening day win over Gerogia and UCC second row Fergal Walsh will replace Lansdowne's Devon Toner as the only change in the side.

IRELAND U-19: Robert Kearney (UCD -Capt); Eric Moloney (UCC), Fergus McFadden (Clongowes), Darren Cave (Sullivan Upper School), Dale Black (Portadown); Evan Ryan (UCC), Matthew D'Arcy (Dublin University); Callum Black (Hartpury), Gavin O'Meara (Lansdowne), Brendan Lynch (Rotherham Titans), David McGowan (Buccanneers), Fergal Walsh (UCC), Diarmuid Laffen (Dublin University), Barry O'Mahony (Crescent College Comprehensive), Darren O'Reilly (Blackrock College).

Replacements: Conor Muldoon (Galwegians), Kevin Griffin (Shannon), Adrian Saunderson (Ballyclare), Greg Cooney (Old Belvedere), Killian Lett (UCD), Robert Boles (Colstons Collegiate School), Frank Daly (Thomond), Kieran Moloney (Blackrock College RFC), Devon Toner (Lansdowne), Daniel Dawson (Cooke).

South Africa U-19: Gqobo Andisa; Jerome Williams, Jowayne van Niekerk, Francois Steyn, Randall April; Ricardo Croy, Marlon Lewis; Zander de Kock, Dion Fourie, Jan Volschenk, Hendrik van Niekerk, Alistair Hargreaves (Capt), Pieter Myburgh, Francois Uys, Yssl Swanepoel.

Replacements: Chiliboy Ralepelle, Jakobus van Rensburg, JC Strauss, Johan Snyman, Richardt Strauss, Warren Malgas, Shandre Frolick, Jody Rose, Hilton Lobberts, Petrus Vermeulen, Luvuyo Mhlobiso.