JBM Names Experimental Cork Side to Face UL

Jimmy Barry Murphy and his selectors have named an experimental side for Saturdays Waterford Crystal Cup opener against UL at CIT. Ballinhassigs Patrick Collins gets the start in goal ahead of new captain Anthony Nash. Damien Cahalane fills the full back berth, with William Kearney and Iniscarra's Sean O'Donoghue in the corners. Christopher Joyce lines out at centre back, with Fermoy's Brian O'Sullivan and Glen O'Connor from St Finbarr's on the wings. Midletons Paul Haughney and Brian Murray of Bishopstown form the mid-field partnership, while Peter Kelleher of Kilmichael, Youghals Alan Frahill-O’Connor, and Killeagh's Andy Walsh make up the new half forward line. Luke O'Farrell is named at full forward, flanked by Stephen Moylan, and Na Piarsaighs Dayne Lee. The Cork team in full is as follows: 1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig) 2. William Kearney (Sarsfields) 3. Damien Cahalane (St.Finbarr’s) 4. Sean O’Donoghue (Inniscarra) 5. Brian O’Sullivan (Fermoy) 6. Christopher Joyce (Na Piarsaigh) 7. Glen O’Connor (St.Finbarr’s) 8. Paul Haughney (Midleton) 9. Brian Murray (Bishopstown) 10. Peter Kelleher (Kilmichael) 11. Alan Frahill-O’Connor (Youghal) 12. Andy Walsh (Killeagh) 13. Stephen Moylan (Douglas) 14. Luke O’Farrell (Midleton) 15. Dayne Lee (Na Piarsaigh) SUBS: 16. Anthony Nash (Kanturk) 17. Conor O’Sullivan (Sarsfields) 18. Lorcán McLoughlin (Kanturk) 19. Brian Lawton (Castlemartyr) 20. Daniel Kearney (Sarsfields) 21. Patrick Cronin (Bishopstown) 22. Darren McCarthy (Ballymartle) 23. Paudie O’Sullivan (Cloyne) 24. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers) Cork versus UL throws in at 2pm on Saturday at CIT. Tune into the Big Red Bench on Saturday from 6pm with Ruairi O'Hagan and Lisa Lawlor for post match reaction, as well as a lengthy interview with new Cork Captain Anthony Nash.

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