Ireland U18 Schools Side Named For Wales Fixture

3rd April 2018 By The Editor

Ireland U18 Schools line-up

Peter Smyth has rotated his PWC sponsored Ireland U18 Schools squad following the three point win over Italy U18 on Saturday.

David McCann assumes the captain’s armband in a much changed pack. Conor Morrissey, Padraig McCarthy and Charlie Ward come into the front row with Conor McMenamin and Cian Prendergast paired in the second row. Sean O’Brien and Anthony Ryan fill the flank positions.

A new halfback pairing of Ben Murphy and Dylan Prendergast get the nod from the off with Ben Power getting a run at 13 and Chris Cosgrove filling the number 15 shirt.

The game against Wales U18 takes place in the Cardiff Arms Park tomorrow Wednesday 4th April kicking off at 2.30pm. There final game of the series sees Ireland U18 Schools take on Scotland U18 in Cardiff on Sunday.

Ireland Under 18 Schools v Wales Under 18 (Wednesday 4th April 2018 – Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales Kick-off: 2.30pm)

15. Chris Cosgrove (St. Michael’s College)
14. Andrew Smith (St. Michael’s College)
13. Ben Power (Campbell College)
12. Angus Adair (RBAI)
11. Aaron Sexton (Bangor GS)
10. Dylan Prendergast (Sancta Maria College)
9. Ben Murphy (Presentation College Bray)
1. Conor Morrissey (Mayfield CS)
2. Padraig McCarthy (Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai)
3. Charlie Ward (Tullow Community School)
4. Conor McMenamin (Colaiste Ailigh)
5. Cian Prendergast (Newbridge College)
6. Sean O’Brien (Blackrock College)
7. Anthony Ryan (Clongowes Wood College)
8. David McCann (RBAI) captain