Six Nations: U21 squad named

Ireland Under 21 coach Mark McDermott has named a squad of 24 players for the opening Six Nations match against Italy in Dubarry Park, Athlone on Friday, February 3 at 7.35pm.

The team are in form as they head into the game, after beating Leinster 'A' 40 - 12 in Donnybrook on January 17.