James Horan: No surprise the best players out there want to play in interpro games

Aidan O’Shea, Enda Smith, Niall Morgan, Stephen Cluxton and James McCarthy are among those lining out in the games. 

Dublin players Stephen Cluxton and James McCarthy will be part of the Leinster squad for the interprovincial series. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Former Mayo manager James Horan has welcomed the news that top players from across the country will be involved in the inter-provincial series this weekend.

The proposed rule enhancements for Gaelic football will be trialled this Friday and Saturday in Croke Park with Leinster taking on Connacht in the first semi-final. A host of top players are expected to be involved including Aidan O’Shea, Enda Smith, Stephen Cluxton and James McCarthy. Full squads are to be released later in the week.