Munster U20s Named For Ulster Interpro

Munster U20s open their Interprovincial campaign against Ulster U20s in the Mardyke in Cork this Friday, ko 7pm.

First year Munster Rugby academy players Corey Hircock, Gareth Quinn-McDonagh and JJ Hanrahan are all named in the starting XV.

Garryowen’s Shane Buckley captains the side, a role he previously held with the Munster U18s schools team.

Admission is free to the Mardyke on Friday and all support is welcome on the night.

Munster U20s: Johnny Holland, Lucas Kuntz, Corey Hircock, JJ Hanrahan, Cathal Quinn, Garreth Quinn-McDonagh, Ronan Barry, Niall Scannell, Kevin O’Byrne, Paul Mullen, Shane Buckley (Capt.), Tom Goggin, Cathal O’Flaherty, Simon Hanbidge, Luke Cahill.
Replacements: James Rael, John Randles, David O’Mahony, Robert O’Herlihy, Eoin O’Shaughnessy, Daniel Horgan, Jack Costigan.

Ulster U20s: Charlie Simpson, Chris Colvin, Stewart McIlwaine, Luke Marshall (Capt.), Michael McAuley, Paddy Jackson, Conor Spence, Andy Warwick, Jonny Murphy, Kyle McCall, David Whann, Ian Henderson , Stephen Irvine, Dominic Gallagher, David McGuigan.
Replacements: Darryl Maxwell, Conor Carey, Adam Best, Paddy Marks, Calum Thelfor, Blane McIlroy, Adam Bratton

Munster U20s Interprovincial Fixtures:
Munster v Ulster, Friday September 3rd, Mardyke, ko 7pm
Munster v Connacht, Friday September 10th, Mardyke, ko 7pm
Leinster v Munster, Friday September 17th, Donnybrook, ko 7pm

Munster U20s Management Team:
Conor Twomey – Head Coach
Terry Dillon – Backs Coach
Ken O'Connell – Forwards Coach
John Kelly – Defence Coach
Alan Miller Operations Manager