Irish Under-20's 2023

Quick google would say that’s wrong. 4 competitions at under 16 and 18. Cup, plate, shield and Bowl. Which would suggest at least something similar to Leinster.

Did they say only 2 players from Scottish schools? I think they mentioned a lot of the squad not being based in Scotland.

Scotland were poor but it was good to see that we could put that sort of game to bed early and push on regardless.

Prendergast continues to impress. Plays very calm, fixes defenders, makes the right decisions the only question is how he adapts to the speed of pro rugby.

Gunne frustrates me - does a lot things very well, does a lot of things poorly imo. Part and parcel with this level I suppose.

Cooney has continued to improve. He makes decisions quickly and there's no hesitancy with hitting a gap, reminds me of Liam Turner with the way he plays and how he can handle the physicality despite his small stature. I was on the fence on whether he'd be in the leinster academy next season, and I suppose the coaches might have the prospects coming along behind him in mind, but I reckon he's earned it. Likewise with McErlean - backline has ticked along so much better since he came back from injury.

Was great to finally see a huge game from Quinn, I have a feeling that him and those wide channels are going to be the best of friends over the years.

Its a pity there's only a game left because I'd love to see more of Liam Moloney now that he's back from injury, but you can't justify dropping any of the other backrowers when there's a slam on the cards. He won't get much more of a chance to put his hand up for Leinsters academy this year.

Four schools they said.