McDonnell in line for Rules series captaincy

ARMAGH’s Stevie McDonnell is likely to be handed the Irish captaincy today for the forthcoming International Rules series against Australia.

The veteran Killeavy attacker will be handed the armband as coach Anthony Tohill finalises his set-up for the two game series, the first of which takes place at Limerick’s Gaelic Grounds on Saturday week, October 23.

There was some speculation ex-Kerry star Tadhg Kennelly would be handed the captaincy but Tohill is poised to name his provincial colleague for the role.