Brian Gleeson to captain Ireland against Australia at World Rugby U20 Championships

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Brian Gleeson to captain Ireland against Australia at World Rugby U20 Championships

FIRST START: Munster's Brian Gleeson comes in for his first start at the World Rugby U20 Championship and will captain the side against Australia. Pic: ©INPHO/SteveHaagSports/Darren Stewart

Ireland Men's U20 Head Coach Willie Faloon has named his side for their third Pool B match at the World Rugby U20 Championship with Munster's Brian Gleeson making his first start of the tournament on Tuesday against Australia at Athlone Sports Stadium in Cape Town (1pm Irish time). 

Ireland have won their first two games defeating Italy and Georgia with a last minutes try and will be aiming to continue the winning run against Australia.

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