Two Tipperary men have been named to the Emerging Ireland rugby squad to play an upcoming challenge series in South Africa.
The Toyota Challenge sees the 35-man Irish squad, selected by the Irish coaching group, play three South African teams in test matches, starting on September 30th.
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Bansha native Jake Flannery, who moved from Munster to Ulster earlier this year, is named among the backs whilst Cashel and Munster’s Diarmuid Barron is included as a forward.
Former Cistercian College Roscrea student Josh Wycherley is also included in the squad to play the Griquas, Pumas and Cheetahs.