Shannon can edge out Dolphin and keep pace with Con

AIB LEAGUE front-runners Cork Constitution and Shannon look to be on safe ground as the competition winds down for 2003 this weekend.

Constitution have home advantage against Blackrock tomorrow, while Shannon are back in Thomond Park on Sunday to take on Dolphin.

Both teams will feel relatively confident of recording victories. Constitution's only setback was in the home draw to UCD, while Shannon will be seeking their sixth win from seven starts. It's only the second AIL meeting between Shannon and Dolphin, with their only previous encounter resulting in a 30-3 win for the Limerick side in the 1997/98 season.