Overview
- Head coach Andrew Browne announced the 30-player Ireland Men’s U20 squad on Wednesday, June 10, and confirmed Sami Bishti as captain.
- The squad blends established performers from the U20 Six Nations with six uncapped players and includes eight Munster selections.
- Prop Christian Foley was ruled unavailable through injury and will not travel with the squad as they finalise preparations.
- Ireland will play all Pool C matches at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi against England (27 June), Argentina (2 July) and the USA (7 July) with games on Premier Sports and RugbyPass TV.
- The Junior World Championship is a key showcase for player development and the squad selection reflects provincial, school and academy pathways with form players such as Tom Wood and Christopher Barrett leading the back division.