Ben O'Connor opts for a new look as he names the first team of his Cork reign 

With little familiarity to be found up or down the lineup, O'Connor is handing out opportunities aplenty for Sunday's Canon O’Brien Cup meeting with UCC in the Mardyke

READY TO ROLL: Cork manager Ben O'Connor will begin his tenure with the Canon O’Brien Cup. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

The earliest glimpse of the next era of Cork hurling has been revealed as the first team of Ben O'Connor's tenure was unveiled on Saturday evening with a seriously new look to it.

After taking up the reins from Pat Ryan on a three-year term in September, O'Connor will prowl a sideline for the first time on Sunday lunchtime as his team faces UCC in the Canon O’Brien Cup in the Mardyke (12pm).