The U20 Rugby World Cup kicks off in Manchester this Tuesday, and Ireland have been given a horrible draw. Facing Wales, who beat them in this year's Six Nations, New Zealand, and 2015 U20 World Trophy champions Georgia - Nigel Carolan's men will have a tough task getting into the semi-finals.
Ireland's best ever U20 campaign was in 2014 - when they finished fourth. That year also featured some stars who have already established themselves as household names in just two years of professional rugby since then. It's another reason why you should watch the U20 tournament - there are players who will thrive here, who will be household names in just two years.
Here is your chance to best your friends. Don't believe us, here are eight names you should instantly recognise from just two years ago.
Maro Itoje
The current European player of the year has been touted as a once in a generational talent for a long long time. Itoje dominated for England at U20s, showing that he will be an England senior captain before long. He made his England debut this year, dominating once again. He went through the entire season winning every single game that he started. That's over 20 starts, and it's not a coincidence. Itoje is hammering down the door of the World XV.
Jesse Kriel
Kriel was a phenomenon for South Africa last year. Moved into the centre, Kriel cut through the New Zealand defense in the Rugby Championship and earned rave reviews. He wasn't as effective in the World Cup, but the talent is there. He was part of a formidable centre partnership in 2014 for the Springbok U20s - with his twin brother Dan.
Ireland will need a gameplan to figure out how to cope with Kriel this summer.
Handre Pollard
Everyone knows who Pollard is. 2014 was his third Junior World Cup, and a week after dragging South Africa to the U20 final, Pollard started his first international against Scotland, leading to a 55-6 win. Weeks later he lead South Africa to New Zealand's first defeat since December 2012. He eventually came unstuck against Ireland that November, but Pollard is one of the most talented flyhalves in the world. He will be injured this June for Ireland's visit - but we've already seen this youngster.
Damian McKenzie
The Chiefs playmaker has been the standout player of Super Rugby in 2016, and is going to cause havoc against Wales this summer. McKenzie was one of three outrageously talented flyhalves in the New Zealand U20 squad, along with Simon Hickey and Richie Mo'unga.
Jack O'Donoghue
Munster fans know all about Jack O'Donoghue. As does Joe Schmidt actually. The Waterpark product has forged a role for himself in the Munster team despite the presense of Peter O'Mahony, Robin Copeland, and CJ Stander. Another version of head coach Anthony Foley in his playing days, O'Donoghue captained Ireland in the 2014 U20 tournament, after Connacht's Sean O'Brien and Leinster's Dan Leavy were ruled out injured.
Ross Molony
What a year it's been for Molony. You'd think with the arrivals of Mick Kearney and Hayden Triggs, and the presence in the squad of Devin Toner and Mike McCarthy that Molony wouldn't get much gametime. But actually, he's probably been Leinster's best second row. I've compared him to a better looking version of Leo Cullen, and this is where Molony cut his cloth.
He more than held his own against Itoje in the set piece, he was one of Ireland's best performers in 2014. Molony started 2015/16 in the Leinster academy, and finished it by playing in the PRO12 final. Leinster fans were rightly aggrieved that Molony wasn't considered for the South Africa tour - but I'd bet he makes his debut against Canada this November.
Garry Ringrose
The heir apparent. This was Irish rugby's first proper exposure to what Garry Ringrose could be. His performances in this tournament lead to a JWC player of the year nomination, which was ultimately by Handre Pollard.
Ringrose burst onto the scene for Leinster this year too - destroying Munster and being the media darling that everyone wanted to see in the Ireland team. His running lines and defense remind you of a certain someone. There aren't many in Ireland who don't know who Ringrose is now.
Sean McMahon
What a player McMahon is. A bolter for Australia's World Cup squad, he already captains his Super Rugby team - the Melbourne Rebels, and McMahon is going from strength to strength. He was the leader and talisman for a poor Australia team that came fifth.
The 21-year-old has three tries for the Wallabies in his six games, not including his stellar game against the Barbarians in November 2014 in Twickenham.
