Former Connacht second row Andrew Browne has been appointed as head coach of the Ireland Under-20s team.
Browne was part of coaching staff last season and steps up to the top position, with Neil Doak and Ian Keatley returning to their respective full-time provincial roles with Ulster and Munster.
The team finished bottom of the Six Nations last season and failed to progress from the pool stages of the World Under-20 Championship.
Browne, who made over 150 appearances for Connacht between 2007 and 2018, will be assisted by Kieran Hallett, previously Ireland U19 head coach, U18 head coach Michael Hodge, and IRFU performance pathway scrum coach Seamus Toomey for the season ahead.
IRFU head of the elite player pathway Peter Smyth, said: "Andrew has been part of the programme for the last season and his appointment ensures continuity in the programme.
"Kieran Hallett and Michael Hodge bring a wealth of knowledge to their roles having worked with this cohort of players in their previous age-grade coaching positions.
"We thank both Neil and Ian for their contributions to the programme in recent seasons."
The squad will play a friendly fixture in November with full details to be confirmed.
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