What TV channel is Italy vs Ireland U-20 on? start time, live stream, team news & odds for Six Nations clash

The Irish Sun
 
What TV channel is Italy vs Ireland U-20 on? start time, live stream, team news & odds for Six Nations clash

IRELAND travel to Italy for a massive under-20s clash on Friday night as they look to keep their Grand Slam hope alive.

Ireland are coming off a huge wins against France and Wales after as Richie Murphy's side remain on a role in the competition.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the clash.

WHAT TIME IS IT ON AND WHERE IS KICK-OFF?

Italy vs. Ireland takes place at the Stadio Comunale Monigo in Treviso, February 24, with kick-off at 7:15pm.

WHAT TV CHANNEL IS IT ON AND CAN I STREAM IT?

The game will be shown live on RTE 2, and it will be streamed live on RTE PLAYER.

TEAM NEWS

Ireland head coach Richie Murphy has named an unchanged side for Friday night's clash in Treviso against Italy.

The defending champions trail England by a single one point heading into Round 3.

Murphy's side are unbeaten after the first two games, and are coming off a 33-31 win over France two weeks ago.

Ireland have been in superb form at this level after winning 18 of their last 20 Six Nations games at the U20 grade.

IRELAND: Henry McErlean; James Nicholson, Hugh Cooney, John Devine, Hugh Gavin; Sam Prendergast, Fintan Gunne; George Hadden, Gus McCarthy (capt), Paddy McCarthy; Diarmuid Mangan, Conor O'Tighearnaigh; James McNabney, Ruadhán Quinn, Brian Gleeson.

Replacements: Danny Sheahan, George Morris, Fiachna Barrett, Evan O'Connell, Jacob Sheahan, Oscar Cawley, Harry West, Rory Telfer.

ITALY: TO BE CONFIRMED.

MATCH ODDS

Italy are priced at 10/3 favourites with Ireland strong favourites at 2/9, and the draw is priced at 22/1.