'It’s groundhog day, you start all over again' - new-look U20s ready to make their mark

Mark Sexton, backs and skills coach, says a new batch of players want to start their campaign with a win against Wales. 

NEXT GEN: Mark Sexton runs the rule over Ireland Rugby U20s Squad Training at the IRFU High Performance Centre on Tuesday. Picture: INPHO/Ben Brady

There is no such thing as ‘defending champions’ at the underage grades. Not really. Each year brings with it a new batch of wannabes. The turnover of talent and rate of progress endemic to the teenage ranks all but ensures that every season brings with it a new slate.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

Your home for the latest news, views and analysis of this year's Six Nations Championship from our award winning sports team.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

Your home for the latest news, views and analysis of this year's Six Nations Championship from our award winning sports team.