Marshall refuses to replace O’Connor on team

SHOWJUMPER Harry Marshall last night refused to line out for Ireland instead of Cian O’Connor, following the latter’s shock withdrawal from the Irish team in next Friday’s German nations cup.

Marshall said the selectors could do nothing to make him change his mind - apart from resigning.

“It’s an insult to be asked to prepare for a show like Aachen in three days. A horseman would not attempt to do it,” said Marshall, who described showjumping in Ireland as “a shambles”.