Lynch, O’Connor and Twomey in WEG squad

DENIS LYNCH, Cian O’Connor and Billy Twomey were yesterday named by Ireland show jumping manager Robert Splaine to be part of his squad for the Alltech World Equestrian Games, which begin next month.

Splaine will pick the remaining two members at a later date, choosing from those combinations that featured in squads selected for this year’s Meydan FEI Nations Cup Series. Last week, Splaine said his final selection could also be determined by performances in forthcoming Spanish shows at Gijon, Madrid and Barcelona, adding that “Calgary in Canada could also have a significance”.

German-based Tipperary man Lynch was yesterday nominated with either Nabab’s Son or Lantinus, while Cheshire-based Cork stalwart Twomey also has a choice, with both Tinka’s Serenade and Je t’Aime Flamenco more than capable. O’Connor has been named with Michael Smurfit’s exciting K Club Lady.