Clan and Galbally locked in promotion battle

THE battle for promotion is the highlight of this weekend’s Munster junior rugby fixture list as Clanwilliam and Galbally bid to join Old Christians in the top flight next season. The battle for relegation is every bit as interesting, with three sides trying to avoid the drop.

While Galbally could still go level on points with Old Christians, the Rathcooney club’s victory in the head-to-head clash guarantees their promotion. Clanwilliam can not only secure promotion but also the Second Division title if they can win their clash against the table-toppers at Rathcooney.

Both sides also have one eye on their respective cup runs, but with the Cork side’s promotion secured they may be more relaxed. They did hit some good scoring form against a robust Crosshaven defence last weekend and this may give them confidence to play an open running game.