Ben O'Connor included in Ireland U19 squad for France fixtures

Earlier this week, Ben O'Connor - Cork U20 hurling boss and namesake of the player - told the Irish Examiner that he hopes to have the talented sportsman in with his squad further down the line.

BURGEONING TALENT: Ben O'Connor of Presentation Brothers College is tackled by Conor Foley of Christian Brothers College during the Munster Schools Senior Cup Final. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Multi-talented Munster rugby player Ben O'Connor has been named in Ireland under-19 head coach Mark Butler's squad for the upcoming internationals.

The Ireland squad are set to travel to the south of France in April to play two fixtures against their European counterparts.