Leinster hooker McCarthy, 21, and Ulster back-rower Izuchukwu, 24, are selected as part of seven personnel changes to the team which began last Friday’s 22-19 win over Argentina. Debutant McCarthy last year captained Ireland Under-20s to Six Nations Grand Slam glory and the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa. Izuchukwu, who was born in London but raised in Offaly, was a non-playing member of Ireland’s summer series against the Springboks. We wish them well as they take this exciting next steps in their careers.”Ireland team: J Osborne (Leinster); M Hansen (Connacht), R Henshaw (Leinster), B Aki (Connacht), J Stockdale (Ulster); S Prendergast (Leinster), C Casey (Munster); A Porter (Leinster), G McCarthy (Leinster), F Bealham (Connacht), J McCarthy (Leinster), T Beirne (Munster), C Izuchukwu (Ulster), J van der Flier (Leinster), C Doris (Leinster, capt). Replacements: R Kelleher (Leinster), T O’Toole (Ulster), T Clarkson (Leinster), I Henderson (Ulster), C Prendergast (Connacht), C Murray (Munster), C Frawley (Leinster), S McCloskey (Ulster).

Source: The Herald November 21, 2024 20:40 UTC