'He leads from the front': Munster's Alex Kendellen the right man to captain Ireland for U20 Six Nations

The former PBC Cork Junior and Senior Cup skipper, who made his senior Munster debut against Scarlets in March was yesterday appointed captain of a 34-man squad for the delayed U20 Six Nations

Ireland Under 20s Alex Kendellen in a recent warm-up game against Leinster A

Under-20 boss Richie Murphy believes Munster academy back-rower Alex Kendellen can be a standout leader for Ireland in this month’s Six Nations.

The former PBC Cork Junior and Senior Cup skipper, who made his senior Munster debut against Scarlets in March was yesterday appointed captain of a 34-man squad for the delayed tournament. All the games will be played at Cardiff Arms Park with Ireland kicking off their campaign against Scotland on Saturday, June 19.