He may share the same name and position as an international star of the recent past, but Ireland U20s flanker Sean O’Brien plans to make his own reputation. The Leinster Academy star knows what he can bring to the table for Friday’s Six Nations opener against Scotland at Musgrave Park, (7.15pm). That side was captained by Liam Turner, who was an ever-present for the Ireland U20s on their march to the 2019 Grand Slam success. "We are all rooming with lads from different provinces and having meals with lads from other provinces as well. We are building a real bond, which you are going to need going into the Six Nations.”

Source: Irish Examiner January 29, 2020 06:00 UTC