Ireland A set to start Churchill Cup against USA

The Ireland A team starts their Churchill Cup campaign today against the USA eagles in Santa Clara at 10pm Irish time.

The side is captained from number seven by Shane Jennings, who has had a great season with Guinness Premiership side Leicester after moving from Leinster last season.

Leinster’s Rob Kearney starts at full-back with Ulster Andy Maxwell starting in the centre ahead of Kieran Lewis and Paddy Wallace gets the chance to play out-half.