Cullen Called Into Ireland U20s Squad

Greencore Munster Academy scrum-half Jack Cullen is to link up with the Ireland U20s squad in place of captain Nick McCarthy who picked up a shoulder injury against New Zealand in the final round of the Junior World Cup pool games.

Heading into his third year at the Greencore Munster Rugby Academy, Cullen already has seven Irish U20 caps to his name, most recently appearing against Italy, France and England in the 2015 U20 6 Nations Championship.
With McCarthy ruled out for the remainder of the tournament, second Row Josh Murphy will take over the captaincy responsibilities.

Ireland will play Wales this Monday, June 15^th in the 5th place semi-final which takes place in Stadio Luigi Zaffanella, Viadana – KO 7.30 pm Irish time.