Ireland under-20 coach Richie Murphy says his side have been unable to train fully ahead of their opening fixture at the World Under-20 Championship.
The captain’s run prior to the game with England has been cancelled, to preserve the Paarl pitch.
Murphy also says their initial training base in Hamilton was unplayable.
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Winger Andrew Osborne and lock Evan O'Connell will start on Saturday, the only two changes from their most recent outing.
