Ireland’s Under-20’s got the Six Nations weekend off to a winning start last night.
Ben Brownlee scored a last-minute try - converted by Charlie Tecter - as Richie Murphy’s side snatched a 17-15 victory from their trip to Provence.
Ireland will welcome Italy to Musgrave Park in just under a fortnight’s time.
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Joey Carbery makes his first Six Nations start this afternoon, with Ireland seeking a first win in Paris since 2018.
Captain Jonathan Sexton misses the game with a hamstring injury.
In his absence, Jonathan Ryan captains the side with kick-off at 4.45.
Before that, Scotland will look to make it two-wins from two as they face Wales in Cardiff.
Munster suffered a third defeat on the road in the United Rugby Championship.
Jean Kleyn’s late try couldn’t prevent a 13-11 loss to Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun.
Earlier, Max Deegan’s try ten-minutes from time secured a bonus point for Leinster at home to Edinburgh.
Their four-try 26-points to 7 win moves them to within a point of leaders Ulster.
