Evan O'Connell named as Ireland U20s captain

Ireland Head Coach Richie Murphy has named a 31-man U20s squad with four players returning after last year's Grand Slam win.

CAPTAIN: Evan O'Connell has been named captain for the Ireland U20's as they gear up for their 2024 Six Nations campaign. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Ireland U20s Head Coach Richie Murphy has named a 31-man squad for the 2024 Six Nations with four players returning after last year's Grand Slam winning campaign and second place finish at the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Munster's second row Evan O'Connell has been appointed captain with his second row partner Joe Hopes, back row Brian Gleeson and centre Hugh Gavin all returning for the 2024 Championship.