Paddy McCarthy hoping to follow in big brother Joe's footsteps

Joe has been selected in a senior training squad in preparation for this year’s World Cup while Paddy is set to feature for the Ireland U20s in the World Rugby U20 Championship

LOOKING FORWARD: Paddy McCarthy celebrates after the Under-20 Six Nations Championship win over England in March. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

This month is set to be a big one in the burgeoning rugby careers of brothers Joe and Paddy McCarthy.

Whereas Joe has been selected in a senior training squad that will assemble at the IRFU High Performance Centre on June 18 for the first block of pre-season in preparation for this year’s World Cup finals in France, Paddy is set to feature for the Ireland U20s in their World Rugby U20 Championship opener against England in South Africa just six days later.