Connacht Juniors bid to end Interpro series on a high

The Connacht Juniors squad, sponsored by Aerogen, has been named for the Junior Interprovincial match against Munster Rugby tomorrow (Saturday, 11th May) in Old Christians RFC (Rathcooney, Co Cork) at 2:30 PM.

The final match of the Junior Interprovincial Series will see Connacht bid to end the competition on a high after suffering defeat away to Ulster and at home to Leinster last weekend in Creggs. Admission is €10 at the gate.

Connacht Juniors vs Munster Juniors Squad:

Number/Name/Club
15. Barry Walsh – Castlebar RFC
14. Ethan Griffiths – Connemara RFC
13. Ross Murphy Sweeney – Buccaneers RFC
12. Eoghan Coyle – Creggs RFC
11. Louis McVitty – Sligo RFC
10. Shane Purcell – Creggs RFC
9. Zach Wright – Castlebar RFC

1. Ronan Ipek – Castlebar RFC
2. Benjamin Hynes – Sligo Rugby
3. Martin Staunton – Buccaneers RFC (Captain)
4. Ciaran Purcell – Creggs RFC
5. Sean Connolly – Castlebar RFC
6. Brian Diffley – Creggs RFC
7. Tommy Mullen – Connemara RFC
8. Fintan Crawley – Ballyhaunis RFC

Replacements
16. Luke Balsiger – Buccaneers RFC
17. Eoghan Cahill – Creggs RFC
18. Aidan Healy – Ballyhaunis RFC
19. Michael Jordan – Ballyhaunis RFC
20. Ryan Cummins – Dunmore RFC
21. Evan Flynn – Corrib RFC
22. Ian Murphy – Tuam RFC
23. Mark Purcell – Creggs RFC

Management Team:

Head Coach: Alan Bane

Assistant Coach: Darin Claasen

Assistant Coach: Craig Hansberry

Manager: Jimmy Roddy

Kit Manager: Derek Carlin

Physio: Damien Burke

Ahead of the game, Connacht Juniors Head Coach Alan Bane spoke to Galway Bay FM’s William Davies…