U20 Six Nations: Casey and Baird return for McNamara’s U20s

The competition for places within the Ireland U20s set-up is set to intensify with the return of Craig Casey and Ryan Baird for Friday night’s Six Nations encounter with Italy in Rieti (kick off 6pm, Irish time).

Both players missed out on the comprehensive victory over Scotland in round two, while Baird was also absent for the opening round win against England. Shannon man Casey played a pivotal role at scrum-half in the latter and will be eager for a swift return to the starting fifteen.