Mayo duo set to start for Connacht juniors in Interprovincial tie with Ulster
Castlebar's Sean Tonra is named to start for the Connacht juniors against Ulster. Picture: Castlebar Rugby Club
The Connacht Juniors squad has been named for the second Junior Interprovincial match against Ulster Rugby tomorrow (Saturday) in Castlebar RFC.
After a tough first match against Munster, the Connacht Juniors are back and ready to face their Ulster counterparts in the Junior Interprovincial Series.
It is set to be a special day for Castlebar clubman Sean Tonra, who will don the provincial jersey on his home turf while clubmate Sean Connolly is among the replacements.
Tonra comes in as hooker while Tuam’s Conor O'Shaughnessy and Creggs’ Mark Purcell swap positions from the first match squad. Monivea’s Dean O'Reilly moves from the bench to the starting pack as a wing.
Along with Connolly, there is also a place on the bench for Michael Jordan of Ballyhaunis RFC, as well as Ballina’s Liam Jones.
It is set to be a bumper day in Cloondeash, with the official opening of their new stand for spectator at 1pm by IRFU president Declan Madden marking the beginning of their celebrations for the club’s 140th anniversary.
Mr Madden is also special guest for a night of entertainment later that evening, which takes place in the clubhouse at 8pm.
