Ireland Under-20s Head Coach Nigel Carolan has named a new look side for the opening Six Nations clash with Scotland on Friday.
Just two players from the team have previously played at this level- outhalf Johnny McPhillips and Cillian Gallagher in the back row.
Leinster’s Jack Kelly captains the side from fullback, with Jordan Larmour and Colm Hogan joining him in the back three.
UCD duo Gavin Mullin and Ciaran Frawley make up the centre paring, with McPhillips named at outhalf alongside his Ulster teammate Johnny Stewart at scrum half.
Up front, Joe Conway, Tadgh McElroy and Peter Cooper make up the front row, with Fineen Wycherley and Oisin Dowling locking down in the second row.
Gallagher, Paul Boyle and Cealan Doris complete the pack.
Nigel Carolan ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne
"As is the nature of Under-20's rugby, there is fresh look to the side”, said Carolan.
“The majority of the guys haven't played at this level before, however many have gotten good game time with their provincial A teams in the British and Irish Cup this season, so that should stand to them.”
“We are looking forward to starting the Six Nations.
“Training has gone well and the boys have gelled as a group.
“We are taking the tournament one game at a time and are looking forward to kicking things off in Scotland on Friday night.”
The game takes place this Friday at Broadwood Stadium in Glasgow, with kick off at 8.30pm.
IRELAND UNDER 20S TEAM:
15. Jack Kelly (Leinster) (C)
14. Jordan Larmour (Leinster)
13. Gavin Mullin (Leinster)
12. Ciaran Frawley (Leinster)
11. Colm Hogan (Munster)
10. Johnny McPhillips (Ulster)
9. Johnny Stewart (Ulster)
1. Joey Conway (Munster)
2. Tadgh McElroy (Leinster)
3. Peter Cooper (Ulster)
4. Fineen Wycherley (Munster)
5. Oisin Dowling (Leinster)
6. Cillian Gallagher (Connacht)
7. Paul Boyle (Leinster)
8. Caelan Doris (Leinster)
Replacements:
16. Adam Moloney (Munster)
17. Rory Mulvihill (Leinster)
18. Charlie Connolly (Leinster)
19. Jack Regan (Leinster)
20. Marcus Rea (Ulster)
21. Jack Lyons (Munster)
22. Conor Fitzgerald (Munster)
23. Tommy O'Brien (Leinster)
