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.

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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