Cork forwards stake claim

THREE wins from five Allianz League outings has altered the focus of Cork coach Larry Tompkins.

The success over Dublin at the weekend, allied to the fact the Nemo Rangers contingent will be available for Sunday week’s home game against Donegal, means the focus has shifted from relegation concern to the prospect of a place in the knock-out stages.

Tompkins, who made it clear after Sunday’s game that the Nemo players won’t walk back into the team, insisted Cork’s main focus for the league campaign remains getting their own game in order.