Test for Church of Ireland’s title ambition

Cork Church of Ireland will get a first indication of whether they are genuine EY Hockey League title contenders when they host Lisnagarvey at Garryduff tomorrow (1.30pm).

David Hobbs’ men have started the new national league in flying fashion, racking up wins over Cookstown (4-1), Glenanne (4-2) and Annadale (2-0) to move joint top of the standings with Monkstown.

But the difference between the top two is that C of I have yet to lock horns with the heavy hitters, while ‘Town have already scalped Garvey (5-2) and Pembroke (4-0).