Ireland name their side to face South Africa 

Head Coach Richie Murphy has named a strong side to face host nation South Africa.

SEMI-FINAL: Ireland Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his U20 match day squad to face South Africa in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final in Cape Town. Pic: ©INPHO/SteveHaagSports/Darren Stewart

Ireland Head Coach Richie Murphy has named his U20 match day squad to face South Africa in the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final in Cape Town (3.30pm Irish time).

Captain Gus McCarthy returns to the starting XV as Ireland go head-to-head with the host nation in the final four showdown in Athlone Stadium.