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McNamara makes one change for Scotland game

Noel McNamara, Ireland U20 head coach.
Noel McNamara, Ireland U20 head coach.

The Ireland Under-20s face Scotland in the second round of the Six Nations on Friday and head coach Noel McNamara has made one change to the side that defeated England 35-27 last week. 

Scrum-half Craig Casey is ruled out through injury and is replaced by Cormac Foley who scored a try during that win. 

Foley is partnered at half-back by Harry Byrne and captain David Hawkshaw renews his centre partnership with Liam Turner.

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Dylan Tierney-Martin starts as hooker with props Josh Wycherley and Thomas Clarkson.

Conor Phillips and Jonathan Wren are on the wings, Jake Flannery will fill the full-back position.

"We got things started on a really positive note on Friday night in Cork, and it was a credit to the players with how well they finished the game," said McNamara.

"It was great to get the Championship off with a win like that, but there’s a new challenge in front of us this Friday and I’ve no doubt Scotland will be hurting from their loss against Italy.

"The players are very much focused on their own jobs for this Friday night, and they’re looking forward to their first away test of the campaign."

Ireland team: Jake Flannery, Conor Phillips, Liam Turner, David Hawkshaw, Jonathan Wren, Harry Byrne, Cormac Foley; Josh Wycherley, Dylan Tierney-Martin, Thomas Clarkson, Charlie Ryan, Niall Murray, Martin Moloney, Scott Penny, John Hodnett.

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