Ireland A coach Michael Bradley has named an inexperienced squad, containing just three capped players, that will take part in the Barclays Churchill Cup in England at the end of next month

The announcement comes on the same day senior coach Eddie O'Sullivan named his squad for next month's tour to Argentina. However, ea expected, he omitted the entire first choice starting XV in order to give his star performers a rest.

As a knock-on effect Bradley named a number of rookies with only Luke Fitzgerald, Johnny O'Connor and Roger Wilson having played Test rugby before. Uncapped Connacht hooker John Fogarty was made captain.

"Last year's tournament was an excellent experience for the players," said Bradley.  "Three tough games in an intense period makes it a steep learning curve, but we came out of last year's tournament with three good performances."

"This year's squad has less experience, so we will be looking to the senior players to provide the leadership. Canada and the New Zealand Maori again offer international class opposition and I think the tournament plays an important role in developing the players experience at this level."

Bradley's side will play three games during the tournament, kicking off against Canada on May 19th.

Ireland A Squad:

Forwards (15):Ryan Caldwell, Sean Cronin, Andrew Farley, Declan Fitzpatrick,
John Fogarty (C), David Gannon, Ray Hogan, Stephen Keogh, John Lyne, John Muldoon, *Johnny O'Connor, John O'Sullivan, Michael Ross, Devin Toner, *Roger Wilson.

Backs (13):Darren Cave, Keith Earls, *Luke Fitzgerald, John Hearty, Ian Humphreys, Chris Keane, Seamus Mallon, Frank Murphy, Johnny Murphy, Paul McKenzie, Fergus McFadden, Danny Riordan, Johnny Sexton.

Not considered:Bryn Cunningham, Darragh Hurley, Matt Lacey, Ronnie McCormack, Eugene McGovern, Matt McCullough, Conor O'Loughlin, Brian O'Riordan, Donncha Ryan, Cillian Willis

Tour Management:Michael Bradley (Coach), Allen Clarke (Assistant Coach), Joey Miles (Manager), George Murray (Video Analysis), Simon Harland (Physiotherapist), Des Ryan (Fitness Advisor)

 Ireland Schedule:

Saturday, May 19th 2007:
Ireland A v. Canada at Sandy Park, Exeter (20.00 kick off)

Tuesday, May 29th 2007:
New Zealand Maori v. Ireland A at Sandy Park, Exeter (20.00 ko)

Saturday, June 2nd:
Barclays Churchill Cup Finals Day at Twickenham Stadium