Under 20 6N - 2018

[Groundhog]

I don't think we have one of these yet, but feel free to correct me. We've announced our under 20s squad today.
Ireland u20 squad announced.

Prop
Jordan Duggan(Naas/Leinster) - capped as a u19
Jack Aungier(St. Marys/Leinster)
Joe Byrne(DUFC/Leinster)
James French(UCC/Munster)
Tom O'Toole(Bnbridge/Ulster)

Hooker
Ronan Kelleher(Lansdowne/Leinster) - capped as a u19
Diarmaid Barron(Garryowen/Munster) - capped as a u19

Second Row
Jack Dunne(DUFC/Leinster)
Cormac Daly(Clontarf/Leinster)
Charlie Ryan(UCD/Leinster) - u19
Matthew Dalton(Malone/Ulster)
Ronan Coffey(Shannon/Munster)

Backrow
Sean Masterson(Corinthians/Connacht) - capped as a u19
Joe Dunleavy(Malone/Ulster)
Aaron Hall(Ballynhinch/Ulster)
Matthew Agnew(Ballymena/Ulster)
Max Kearney(DUFC/Leinster)
Jack O'Sullivan(UCC/Munster)

Scrumhalf
Jonny Stewart(Queens/Ulster) - capped as a u19
Hugh O'Sullivan(Clontarf/Leinster)

Outhalf
Conor Dean(St. Marys/Leinster) - capped as a u19
Angus Curtis(Queens/Ulster) - capped as a u19
Harry Byrne(UCD/Leinster) - u19

Outside Backs
Tommy O'Brien(UCD/Leinster) - capped as a u19
Sean O'Brien(Clontarf/Leinster)
David McCarthy(Garryowen/Munster) - capped as a u19
Angus Kernohan(Ballymena/Ulster) - u19
Michael Silvester(DUFC/Leinster) - capped as a u19
Peter Sullivan(Lansdowne/Leinster)
James McCarthy(UL Bohs/Munster) - u19
Mark Keane(Queens/Ulster) - capped as a u19
Conor Hayes(Young Munster/Munster)

Not 100% sure, but I think the perception is that we'll have a better team next year, certainly from a Munster POV, but we have a few good under 19s in there. Not sure who to hype from this group myself. Tommy O'Brien is captain.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Aungier, Stewart, Dean and Byrne are the only ones I'd know. I don't really follow this level as closely as when I was that age. Hope Dean or Byrne can do enough to get themselves a shot at overtaking Marsh.

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

I'd say Jack Aungier, Ronan Kelleher, Hugh O'Sullivan and Tommy O'Brien will end up being the top players to emerge from this age group. There appears to be decent depth here. Around twenty of them should have good pro careers.

 

[big ginger 8]

Pity Doris got injured, he's a big loss.

Would have liked Ronan Foley to have replaced him but ah well.

 

[profitius]

Michael Silvester is also one to watch.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Could become a Man U legend him.

 

[munstermuffin]

Yeah. The general views are it is a good coaching team but a poor(ish) pool of players. This could be kind of good as it will allow the group approach the tournament with no pressure.
Also they will have had the longest pre-tournament camp of any Irish U-20 squad ever which is good as it has allowed them play games and train as a group so gelling shouldn't be an issue. They gave our A team a very good game before Christmas.

 

[Jakedood]

Keep an eye out for Tom O'Toole. Joined ulster academy this season straight out of Campbell College, he's got great hands, and several MOTM performances in B&I cup, one of which came off the bench. Talented lad, and provides some sort of hope for Ulster if he continues to add the beef

 

[Maverick1987]

@ratsapprentice anyone to look out for in this years England U20s mate ?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

@ratsapprentice anyone to look out for in this years England U20s mate ?

Keep an eye out or Sam Moore, though. Very very highly rated by everyone who's seen him play, both fans and coaches alike. Believe he was player of the tour for the u18s last year.
Was invited to the senior Wales squad in the AIs and again in the 6N but he turned them down.

 

[ratsapprentice]

@ratsapprentice anyone to look out for in this years England U20s mate ?

Haven't seen the squad yet.

Edit:

Rory Brand
Ben Earl
Ted Hill
Gabriel Ibitoye
Dino Lamb-Cona
Ben Loader
Tom Willis

And maybe - Marcus Street and Henry Walker

Quite a few who I'm unfamiliar with.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

5 Tigers in the England U20 team what year is this?

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

5 Tigers in the England U20 team what year is this?

If Matt O'Connor remains as your coach, they should each make their debut around 2028.

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

@ratsapprentice anyone to look out for in this years England U20s mate ?

Barretto for Scotland

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

England U20s:

Backs

Rory Brand (London Irish), Will Butler (Worcester Warriors), Fraser Dingwall (Northampton Saints)*, James Grayson (Northampton Saints), Tom Hardwick (Leicester Tigers)*, Gabriel Ibitoye (Harlequins), Ben Loader (London Irish)*, Jordan Olowofela (Leicester Tigers)*, Tom Parton (London Irish), Ben White (Leicester Tigers)*.

Forwards

Beck Cutting (Worcester Warriors)*, Josh Basham (London Irish)*, Ben Earl (Saracens), Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers)*, Ted Hill (Worcester Warriors), Dino Lamb (Harlequins) , Sam Lewis (Leicester Tigers)*, Sam Moore (Sale Sharks)*, Joe Morris (Worcester Warriors), Gabriel Oghre (Wasps)*, James Scott (Worcester Warriors)*, Alex Seville (Gloucester), Marcus Street (Exeter Chiefs), Toby Trinder (Northampton Saints)*, Henry Walker (Gloucester), Tom Willis (Wasps)*.

*no previous England U20s appearances

So
Hookers: Oghre, Walker
Loose-Head: Seville, Walker, Trinder
Tight-head: Morris, Street, Heyes
Lock: Cutting, Basham, Hill, Scott
Back Row: Earl, Lamb, Lewis, Moore, Willis
Scrum Half: Brand, White,
Fly Half: Grayson, Hardwick
Centre: Butler, Dingwell,
Back 3: Ibitoye, Loader, Olowofela Parton,

That squad should do the business v Italy. Certainly should have a string pack.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

England U20 side to face Italy, Six Nations:

*denotes uncapped player

15. Tom Parton (London Irish), 14. Gabriel Ibitoye (Harlequins), 13. Fraser Dingwall (Northampton Saints)*, 12. Will Butler (Worcester Warriors), 11. Ben Loader (London Irish)*, 10. James Grayson (Northampton Saints), 9. Ben White (Leicester Tigers)*, 8. Tom Willis (Wasps)*, 7. Ben Earl (Saracens), 6. Sam Moore (Sale Sharks)*, 5. James Scott (Worcester Warriors)*, 4. Dino Lamb (Harlequins), 3. Marcus Street (Exeter Chiefs), 2. Henry Walker (Gloucester), 1.Toby Trinder (Northampton Saints)*

Replacements

16. Gabriel Oghre (Wasps)*, 17. Alex Seville (Gloucester), 18. Joe Morris (Worcester Warriors), 19. Sam Lewis (Leicester Tigers)*, 20. Josh Basham (London Irish)*, 21. Rory Brand (London Irish), 22. Tom Hardwick (Leicester Tigers)*, 23. Jordan Olowofela (Leicester Tigers)*.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Shrek covering hooker from the bench

 

[MikeTheNative]

Wales team:

15 Cai Evans (Ospreys)*
14 Joe Goodchild (Dragons)
13 Corey Baldwin (Scarlets)
12 Callum Carson (Ospreys)*
11 Ryan Conbeer (Scarlets)
10 Ben Jones (Cardiff Blues)
9 Harri Morgan (Ospreys)*
1 Rhys Carre (Cardiff Blues)
2 Iestyn Harris (Cardiff Blues)*
3 Sam Wainwright (RGC)*
4 Jack Pope (Bridgend)
5 Max Williams (Dragons)
6 Tommy Reffell (c) (Leicester Tigers)*
7 Dan Davies (Scarlets)*
8 Taine Basham (Dragons)*

Replacements

16 Dewi Lake (Ospreys)*
17 Josh Reynolds (Dragons)*
18 Rhys Henry (Ospreys)*
19 Morgan Jones (Scarlets)*
20 Morgan Morris (Ospreys)
21 Dan Babos (Dragons)*
22 Ben Thomas (Cardiff Blues)*
23 Tommy Rogers (Scarlets)*

*Uncapped at U20 level

A lot of the dragons players have had experience in the first team in the Pro14 and Challenge cup which will only help their development. I'm surprised Will Jones isn't playing as he hasn't looked out of place in the Ospreys team, unless he is injured.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Wales team:

15 Cai Evans (Ospreys)*
14 Joe Goodchild (Dragons)
13 Corey Baldwin (Scarlets)
12 Callum Carson (Ospreys)*
11 Ryan Conbeer (Scarlets)
10 Ben Jones (Cardiff Blues)
9 Harri Morgan (Ospreys)*
1 Rhys Carre (Cardiff Blues)
2 Iestyn Harris (Cardiff Blues)*
3 Sam Wainwright (RGC)*
4 Jack Pope (Bridgend)
5 Max Williams (Dragons)
6 Tommy Reffell (c) (Leicester Tigers)*
7 Dan Davies (Scarlets)*
8 Taine Basham (Dragons)*

Replacements

16 Dewi Lake (Ospreys)*
17 Josh Reynolds (Dragons)*
18 Rhys Henry (Ospreys)*
19 Morgan Jones (Scarlets)*
20 Morgan Morris (Ospreys)
21 Dan Babos (Dragons)*
22 Ben Thomas (Cardiff Blues)*
23 Tommy Rogers (Scarlets)*

*Uncapped at U20 level

A lot of the dragons players have had experience in the first team in the Pro14 and Challenge cup which will only help their development. I'm surprised Will Jones isn't playing as he hasn't looked out of place in the Ospreys team, unless he is injured.

Reffell is really rated.
Was Captain in the tigers Academy too.

 

[Groundhog]

Ireland U20 v France U20, U20 Six Championship, Stade Chaban Delmas, Bordeaux. Kick-Off: 9.00pm (local time) / (8.00pm Irish time)

15. Michael Silvester (Dublin University/Leinster) (4)
14. Peter Sullivan (Lansdowne FC/Leinster) (0)
13. David McCarthy (Garryowen/Munster) (4)
12. Tommy O'Brien (UCD RFC/Leinster) (5) Captain
11. James McCarthy (UL Bohemian/Munster) (0)
10. Harry Byrne (UCD RFC/Leinster) (0)
9. Jonny Stewart (Queen's University RFC/Ulster) (10)
1. Jordan Duggan (Naas/Leinster) (4)
2. Ronan Kelleher (UCD/ Leinster) (8)
3. Jack Aungier (St. Mary's College RFC/Leinster) (0)
4. Cormac Daly (Clontarf FC/Leinster) (0)
5. Jack Dunne (Dublin University FC/Leinster) (0)
6. Matthew Dalton (Malone RFC/Ulster) (0)
7. Aaron Hall (Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster) (0)
8. Jack O'Sullivan (UCC RFC/Munster) (0)

Replacements:
16. Diarmuid Barron (Garryowen FC/Munster0 (1)
17. James French (UCC RFC/Munster) (0)
18. Tom O'Toole (Banbridge RFC/Ulster) (0)
19. Ronan Coffey (Shannon RFC/Munster) (0)
20. Sean Masterson (Corinthians RFC/Connacht) (4)
21. Hugh O'Sullivan (Clontarf FC/Leinster) (0)
22. Angus Curtis (Queen's University RFC/Ulster) (1)
23. Angus Kernohan (Ballymena RFC/Ulster) (0)