Ireland captain Peter O'Mahoney points the way for his side during the clash at Malahide RFC

Ballynahinch and Ireland Under-19 hooker David McGregor tries to gain the hard yards against Italy

Action from Saturday's Under-19 international which was hosted in windy but sunny conditions at Malahide RFC

Ireland try scorer David McIlwaine has Johnny Shiels in support as they open up the Italian defence

CBC Monkstown centre Gary Foley, Ireland's opening try scorer, is tackled by his Italian counterpart

Ireland winger Johnny Shiels tries to make a line break against the Italian Under-19s

Coleraine AI flyer Johnny Shiels takes the ball on at Malahide RFC

Gary Foley, one of Ireland's best players on the day, moved from centre to the wing after Shane Gahan suffered a hamstring injur

Ireland centre Gary Foley tries to hand off an Italian opponent during the hosts' three-try win