O’Sullivan in new defensive role for Cork

FORMER Allstar full back Diarmuid O’Sullivan returns to the Cork team for next Sunday’s Allianz National Hurling clash with Clare at Cusack Park, Ennis, but in the unfamiliar position of right half back.

Six members of the squad - John Gardiner, Mark Prendergast, the Ó hAilpin brothers, Sean Óg and Setanta, Brian Murphy and Mickey O’Connell - were not considered for selection.

The four Na Piarsaigh players are due to play with their club in the opening round of the TSB county senior football championship against O’Donovan Rossa’s, Skibbereen on Saturday night, while Murphy and O’Connell will be engaged with their respective clubs Bride Rovers and Midleton in hurling championship games.