Ireland U20s head coach Neil Doak has made three changes for his side’s concluding Six Nations clash against Italy in Treviso on Friday (7.45pm, live on RTÉ2/Player).
Ireland are aiming to end a disappointing 2025 championship with just their second win, which might rebuild some confidence ahead of this summer’s World Rugby U20 championship.
Connacht back row Éanna McCarthy will once again captain the side at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
Daniel Green, Charlie Molony and Gene O’Leary Kareem start in Ireland’s back three, with Eoghan Smyth and Ciarán Mangan making up the midfield pairing.
Tom Wood continues at out-half and is joined in the half-backs by Clark Logan, who replaces Will Wootton.
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