Daniel Okeke to make first start for Ireland U20s in clash with Italy

The former Ardscoil Ris man will play at number 8 with captain Alex Kendellen moving to openside flanker with Alex Soroka named at blindside

Ireland’s Daniel Okeke celebrates during the calsh with Wales in the U20 Six Nations. The Ardscoil Ris and Shannon RFC man makes his first start in green tomorrow. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Munster back row Daniel Okeke will make his first start for the Ireland U20s when they take on Italy in the Six Nations on Wednesday in Cardiff.

The former Ardscoil Ris man will play at number 8 for Richie Murphy's side with captain Alex Kendellen moving to openside flanker with Alex Soroka named at blindside as Ireland bid to bounce back from the Round 3 defeat to England.