Ireland Club XV Squad Announced

The Ireland Club XV squad has been confirmed.  A total of six Munster club players have been selected with Neil Cronin (Garryowen), Jamie Gavin (Garryowen), James Kendrick (Cashel), Niall Kenneally (Cork Constitution), Joe McSwiney (Cork Constitution), and Colm Skehan (Young Munster) all named.  The management team have named a 31-man squad ahead of their games against their Scottish counterparts on the 23rd February in Dubarry Park, Athlone, and in Netherdale in the Scottish Borders on the 16th March. Players from 14 different Ulster Bank League clubs across Division 1A, 1B and 2A, have been included in the squad by Head Coach Morgan Lennon and Assistant Coach Johne Murphy. Garryowen scrum-half and Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Challenge Cup-winning captain, Cronin, returns for his fifth campaign with the Club side and is joined by Garryowen clubmate Jamie Gavin. Clontarf’s Matt D’Arcy is in for his fourth stint with the side and his clubmate Michael Noone is also included. Division 1A league leaders Lansdowne have 4 players selected, with full-back Eamonn Mills looking to win his second Club International cap, having featured last season against England Counties. Terenure, who are currently third in Division 1A have 5 players included, all of whom will be looking to pull on the green Club International jersey for the first time. Cork Constitution (2), Dublin University (3), St.Mary’s College (3) and Young Munster (1) are the other Division 1A sides with players involved. From Division 1B, 7 players are drawn from Banbridge, Naas, Old Belvedere and Old Wesley. Cashel and Greystones represent Division 2A, with a player each. Tickets for next Friday's game are available via Buccaneers RFC and will be available on the day. Ticket prices are Stand €12, Terrace €10, Child & Students €5. Under 16s are free when accompanied by an adult. Ireland Club XV Squad Harry Brennan – Lansdowne FC Michael Cromie – Banbridge RFC Peter Cromie – Banbridge RFC Neil Cronin – Garryowen FC* Matt D’Arcy – Clontarf FC* Jack Dwan – Lansdowne FC Paddy Finlay - Dublin University* Jamie Gavin – Garryowen FC Cronan Gleeson – Old Wesley RFC Fionn Higgins – Naas RFC Jack Keating – Greystones RFC James Kendrick – Cashel RFC Niall Kenneally – Cork Constitution FC Angus Lloyd – Dublin University FC* Dan McEvoy – Lansdowne FC Jack McDermott – Dublin University FC Joe McSwiney – Cork Constitution FC Michael Melia – Terenure College RFC Eamonn Mills – Lansdowne* Darren Moroney - St. Mary’s College RFC Michael Noone – Clontarf FC Mark O’Neill – Terenure College RFC Tom O’Reilly – St. Mary’s College RFC Peter Osborne – Naas RFC* Eddie Rossiter – Old Belvedere RFC* Ciaran Ruddock - St. Mary’s College RFC Colm Skehan – Young Munster RFC Robbie Smyth - Terenure College RFC Jake Swaine - Terenure College RFC Alex Thompson - Terenure College RFC Paulie Tolofua – Naas RFC *Denotes Previously Capped at this Level. Ireland Club XV Management Head Coach - Morgan Lennon Assistant Coach - Johne Murphy Team Manager - Maurice Hartery Baggage Master - David Jermyn S & C Coach - Cathal Murtagh Doctor - Stuart O'Flanagan Physio - Ailbe McCormack Ireland Club XV Fixtures Ireland Club XV v Scotland Clubs Friday, February 23, kick-off 7.30pm Dubarry Park, Athone, Co.Westmeath Scotland Clubs v Ireland Club XV Friday, March 16, kick-off 7.30pm Netherdale, Galashiels