Larkin is Stephens’ choice as next Kilkenny captain

FORMER hurler of the year Eoin Larkin has been nominated by James Stephens as the next Kilkenny captain.

Larkin is Stephens’ choice as next Kilkenny captain
Thu, 03 Nov, 2011 - 00:00
John Fallon

The 27-year-old has been in blinding form, scoring a massive 2-27 in the last three games as he inspired Stephens to a stunning victory over favourites Ballyhale Shamocks in the replayed Kilkenny final.

His club colleague, Jackie Tyrrell, captained the county in 2006, the start of the All-Ireland four in-a-row.

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