Noel McNamara has named the Ireland Under-20 side to take on England in the opening game of the Six Nations on Friday in Irish Independent Park, live on RTÉ2.
In the front-row, props Josh Wycherley and Thomas Clarkson will start alongside hooker Dylan Tierney-Martin, who wins his second cap having made his debut at last season’s World Championships.
Charlie Ryan, who returns for his second Six Nations campaign, starts in the second row alongside Niall Murray.
Martin Moloney, Scott Penny and John Hodnett are named in the back row.
Scrum-half Craig Casey will partner out-half Harry Byrne, who is set to win his eleventh cap at this level.
Captain David Hawkshaw partners Liam Turner in the centre.
Jake Flannery starts at full-back, with Conor Phillips and Jonathan Wren lining out on the wings.
McNamara said: "The players have prepared very well since we first came together before Christmas. We had a good camp last week in Cork and are looking forward to the challenge that England will bring this Friday night.
"We have a very talented group of players in the squad, and there were a number of tight calls on selection for this game. There is a lot of rugby to be played over the coming weeks and months, so the competitiveness in the squad is a real positive and bodes well for the season ahead.
"Everyone involved is excited to be heading to Irish Independent Park for this opening fixture. It’s a great venue, with a nice fast pitch and we’re looking forward to getting the campaign underway in front of an energetic and lively crowd in Cork."
Ireland team: Jake Flannery, Conor Phillips, Liam Turner, David Hawkshaw, Jonathan Wren, Harry Byrne, Craig Casey.
Josh Wycherley, Dylan Tierney-Martin, Thomas Clarkson, Charlie Ryan, Niall Murray, Martin Moloney, Scott Penny, John Hodnett.
Watch Ireland U20 v England U20 live on RTÉ2 from 7:15pm on Friday
