Munster duo O'Leary Kareem and Wood named to start under-20 clash with France

Munster pair Eoghan Smyth and Gene O'Leary Kareem are selected to partner each other in midfield for the first time this campaign.

Munster and Ireland under-20 centre Gene O’Leary Kareem. Pic: Tom Maher/Inpho

Ireland under-20s head coach Neil Doak has named his side for Friday night's Six Nations clash against France in Cork (kick-off 8pm).

Doak's outfit return home to Virgin Media Park for the Round 4 clash against France, with Connacht's Éanna McCarthy once again named to captain the side.