Sars opt against calling up Barry O'Flynn for Munster semi against Feakle

Sarsfields boss Johnny Crowley said the club did consider bringing O'Flynn in to the senior team. 

YOUNG TALENT: Barry O’Flynn of Cork celebrates with manager Ben O'Connor after victory in the Munster U20 Hurling Championship semi-final match against Clare. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Cork’s Munster club hurling representatives, Sarsfields, have decided against bringing any U18 players into their panel for this Sunday’s provincial semi-final against Clare champions Feakle.

During the decoupling debate at Cork county board level last year, it was decided when raising the minor age grade from U17 to U18, in an attempt to help rural clubs struggling for numbers, that U18 players could line out in adult competitions up to Junior A level.