Holders Cork Con boosted by Manning’s return

JEREMY MANNING will be back in Cork Constitution colours for the crucial AIB League clash with Galwegians at Temple Hill tomorrow (2.30pm).

Manning, who sampled Munster’s stirring encounter with the All Blacks recently, has been released by the province this weekend and is available as the title-holders attempt to climb their way up the table, following a recent slump in form.

Constitution are barely hanging on to a place in the top eight of the division and Manning’s availability will be seen as hugely important against a Galwegians team that has strung together three victories in succession, after losing on opening day to UL Bohs. The Constitution team has not been finalised but coach Brian Walsh confirmed yesterday that Manning would be included and would probably be named in the number 10 jersey.