Ulster Bank Club International Team to Face England Counties
The Ireland Club Team to face England Counties in the Ulster Bank Club International on Friday night in Cork has been named.
The side, which is captained by Lansdowne's Scott Deasy, will take on the England Counties on St. Patrick's Day at 7.30pm in Temple Hill, the home of Cork Constitution.
The starting fifteen includes five players who have played for the Ireland Club team already - Deasy, Clontarf trio Matt D'Arcy, Ben Reilly and Tony Ryan and Garryowen's Neil Cronin.
On the bench Paul Pritchard of Old Belvedere, Dublin University's Patrick Finlay and Ger Sweeney of host club Cork Constitution have also earned their spurs in the Club international.
In total nine clubs are represented in the side - Clontarf (5), Lansdowne (4), Cork Constitution (3), Dublin University (3), Garryowen (2), Old Belvedere (2), Young Munster (2), Terenure College (1) and Naas (1)
Pat Horgan, Head of SME Banking - South Midlands and West, Ulster Bank commented 'We are delighted to be involved in the Ulster Bank Club International game this St. Patrick's Day as our Irish Club representatives line out against the England Counties.
The Club International further enhances Ulster Bank's dedication to club rugby in Ireland as we enter an exciting weekend in the sport.
Rugby clubs are the foundation of success for our National and Provincial teams and as Official Community Rugby Partner to the IRFU, Ulster Bank is proud to continue our support of the grassroots game across Ireland.”
Tickets are available at the gate and are priced at Family €20, Adults €10 and Students €5.
Tickets can also be purchased at the following outlets: -
Munster Rugby Ticket Offices at Irish Independent Park and Thomond Park.
Finns Corner - On the corner of Grand Parade & Washington Street. Credit Cards not accepted.
Ireland Club Team & Replacements(v England Counties, Ulster Bank Club International Temple Hill, Cork, Friday 17th March – Kick-off 19.30hrs)
15. Eamonn Mills - Lansdowne
14. Sean Coughlan - Old Belvedere
13. Mike Courtney - Dublin University
12. Matt D'Arcy – Clontarf *
11. Rob Jermyn - Cork Constitution
10. Scott Deasy – .Lansdowne *(Captain)
9. Neil Cronin – Garryowen *
1. Vakh Abdeladze - Clontarf
2. Max Abbott - Cork Constitution
3. Ian Prendiville – Lansdowne *
4. Willie Earle - Lansdowne
5. Ben Reilly – Clontarf *
6. Alan Kennedy - Young Munster
7. Karl Moran - Clontarf
8. Tony Ryan - Clontarf *
Replacements
16 Patrick Finlay - Dublin University *
17 Ger Sweeney - Cork Constitution *
18 Eric O'Sullivan - Dublin University
19 Kyle McCoy - Terenure College
20 Andrew O'Byrne - Garryowen
21 Paul Pritchard - Old Belvedere*
22 Rob Guerin - Young Munster
23 Peter Osborne - Naas
*Previously capped at this level
Ulster Bank Club International Management
Coach - Morgan Lennon
Team Manager - Maurice Hartery
Assistant Coach - Johne Murphy
Baggage Master - David Jermyn
Doctor - Stuart O'Flanagan
Physio - Ailbe McCormack
S & C Coach - Cathal Murtagh
Team Services - Rory Wilson