Ireland U20s make two changes for Six Nations clash with Wales

Ireland travel to Wales looking for their second win of the tournament.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025 - 19:30

PJ Browne

Ireland U20 head coach Neil Doak has made two changes from the side which defeated Scotland to the one which will face Wales in the Six Nations at Rodney Parade on Friday night.

Eoghan Smyth replaces fellow Munster man Gene O'Leary Kareen in midfield. Cork Con's Smyth will wear the 12 jersey while Connor Fahy will switch from inside to outside centre. O'Leary Kareem is among the replacements.

In the front row, Ulster's Tom McAllister comes in for Leinster's Alex Mullan at tighthead prop. Mullan will be on the bench.

Ireland defeated Scotland 33-15target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> earlier this month, their first victory of this year's U20 Six Nations. They had lost 19-3 at home to England in the opening round.

Friday's game kicks off at 7:45pm.

Ireland team to play Wales in U20 Six Nations

15. Daniel Green (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster) 14. Charlie Molony (UCD RFC/Leinster) 13. Connor Fahy (Clontarf FC/Leinster) 12. Eoghan Smyth (Cork Constitution FC/Munster) 11. Ciarán Mangan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster) 10. Sam Wisniewski (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster) 9. Clark Logan (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster) 1. Billy Bohan (Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht) 2. Henry Walker (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster) 3. Tom McAllister (Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster) 4. Mahon Ronan (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster) 5. Billy Corrigan (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster) 6. Michael Foy (UCC RFC/Munster) 7. Bobby Power (Galwegians RFC/Connacht) 8. Éanna McCarthy (Galwegians RFC/Connacht) (capt)

Replacements: 16. Mikey Yarr (UCD RFC/Leinster) 17. Paddy Moore (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster) 18. Alex Mullan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster) 19. Conor Kennelly (Highfield RFC/Munster) 20. David Walsh (Terenure College RFC/Leinster) 21. Will Wootton (Sale Sharks/IQ Rugby) 22. Tom Wood (Garryowen RFC/Munster) 23. Gene O’Leary Kareem (UCC RFC/Munster).