THE Ireland Under-20s are back in action in the World Rugby U20 Championship this evening as they’ll take on New Zealand.
Neil Doak’s side were pipped 18-16 by Italy in their second pool game so they need a positive result to progress to the competition’s semi-finals.
To reach the last four, Ireland need to overhaul the Junior All Blacks at the top of Pool B.
That means either winning with a bonus point or winning and limiting New Zealand to a maximum of one bonus point.
Here’s everything you need to know around how to watch it:
WHAT TV CHANNEL IS IRELAND U20S VS NEW ZEALAND ON?
The match will kick-off at 5pm Irish time in Calvisano and will only be available to watch/stream through Rugby Pass TV.
The good news is that there’s no cost involved. You just have to create an account with them and go from there.
WHAT IS THE IRELAND TEAM?
Doak has made four changes to his starting XV from that disappointing day out in Viadana.
Conor Kennelly has been given a starting berth in second row. Meanwhile Oisin Minogue, who crashed over the Italian try line late on, has been given a chance to start in the back row.
Jonny Scott and Daniel Green have been drafted into the backline at centre and full back respectively.
Ireland backs: Daniel Green (Queens University Belfast RFC/Ulster), Charlie Molony (UCD RFC/Leinster), Ciarán Mangan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Jonny Scott (Banbridge/Ulster), Derry Moloney (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Tom Wood (Garryowen FC/Munster), Will Wootton (Sale Sharks/IQ Rugby)
Ireland forwards: Alex Usanov (Clontarf FC/Leinster), Henry Walker (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster), Alex Mullan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Conor Kennelly (Highfield RFC/Munster), Billy Corrigan (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster), Éanna McCarthy (Galwegians RFC/Connacht)(Captain), Oisin Minogue (Shannon RFC/Munster), Luke Murphy (Young Munster RFC/Munster)
Replacements: Luke McLaughlin (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster), Billy Bohan (Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht), Tom McAllister (Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster), David Walsh (Terenure RFC/Leinster), Bobby Power (Galwegians RFC/Connacht), Clark Logan (Queen’s University Belfast RFC/Ulster), Sam Wisniewski (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster), Gene O’Leary Kareem (UCC RFC/Munster)
New Zealand: Sika Pole, Manumaua Letiu (c), Robson Faleafā, Xavier Treacy, Jayden Sa, Finn McLeod, Caleb Woodley, Mosese Bason; Dylan Pledger, Will Cole, Maloni Kunawave, Jack Wiseman, Cooper Roberts, Frank Vaenuku, Rico Simpson (vc)
Replacements: Shaun Kempton, Israel Time, Dane Johnston, Aisake Vakasiuola, Micah Fale, Jai Tamati, James Cameron, Stan Solomon
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