Depleted CIT face full force Newtown

PLAYER availability is the main concern for CIT as they prepare to face county and All-Ireland champions Newtownshandrum in the Cork SHC quarter-final on Sunday in Fermoy (2pm).

Already out are two key players, Michael Phelan and Jacky Tyrell, both members of this year's Kilkenny senior squad. They are unavailable due to club commitments.

CIT coach John Meyler makes the point that they weren't available either for the first round, won by the students.