Local interest in U18 Six Nations

Xabi Scalan of Castletroy College who has been chosen for U18 rugby represent with Ireland.
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SEVERAL local players have been selected for duty with Ireland at the upcoming U-18 Six Nations Festival in Vichy, France.

Among them are Ryan McCormack of Ardscoil Rís, Harry Heagney (Glestal Abbey), Xabi Scalan (Castletroy College).

All three featured in the recent in the recent 42-18 defeat of Wales at grounds of Clontarf FC in Dublin, Castle Avenue.

Heagney grabbed a fine try in that outing.

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In France, Ireland will face England (April 3), Spain (April 7), and the hosts on April 11.

Ireland head coach is Michael Hodge.