Harlequins face Banbridge test

CORK HARLEQUINS’ ambitions on the national stage will be severely tested tomorrow when they face Ulster powerhouses Banbridge in a re-fixed Irish Senior Cup second round clash at Harlequin Park (2pm).

Already out of contention for an Irish Hockey League semi-final spot, Quins will nonetheless take inspiration from their stunning golden-goal away win over Instonians in round one and last weekend’s defeat of Cork Church of Ireland.

Philip McLaughlin is out with a hamstring injury while Mark Black is awaiting medical advice to see if he can play.