In the perennial battle against a dwindling player pool, the exiles have been buoyed in recent weeks by the arrivals in the Big Apple of former Tyrone half forward Aidan McCarron and Monaghan half back Anthony Rooney.
Yet both looked doubtful starters after succumbing to injury playing for their clubs last weekend. Holland, however, is optimistic.
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