Ireland U20 boss Doak makes seven changes for Scotland clash 

Even if Ireland finish bottom — with the loser of their clash with Scotland facing either Georgia or Spain — they are unlikely to be relegated as World Rugby proposes increasing this tournament from 12 to 16 teams in 2026.

Ireland's Michael Foy. Pic: Sebastiano Pessina/Inpho

Ireland under-20s head coach Neil Doak has named his side for Monday’s lower-tier clash against Scotland in the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship (Kick-off, 5pm, Payanini Center, Verona).

There are seven changes to the starting team that fell 69-22 to New Zealand last Wednesday.