Munster's Tom Wood wants to be 'more of a leader on and off the pitch' for Ireland U20s

Wood said his father Keith — the former Ireland international — likes his sons to figure out the game on their own

RISING STAR: Munster hopeful Tom Wood at Ireland's Under 20 Six Nations squad announcement, in conjunction with PwC, in Dublin. Pic: Nick Elliott, Inpho

Just under a year on from his debut at the grade, Tom Wood believes he has returned for another season with the Ireland Men’s U20s as a different player to the one he was in 2025.

After making his competitive bow off the bench against Wales on February 21 of last year in the third round of the U20s Six Nations, Munster Academy star Wood enjoyed starts at out-half against both France and Italy – scoring a try in the latter game.