Cashel’s tricky cup defence at Abbeyfeale

CASHEL begin their first defence of the Munster Junior Cup this weekend while a couple of title challengers will be aiming to get closer to Richmond in the top flight.

Many of the big-hitters will still be sitting out the cup this weekend but there are plenty of quality teams who will fancy their chances of a good run in this competition. Holders Cashel will have a vastly different team to last season as they are now set to field a seconds team but will still be looking to make a decent defence. They face a tricky trip to Abbeyfeale, who have not set Division Three alight but are able to raise their game.

Dungarvan have been in excellent form in Division Three and earned a good win in extra-time against Sunday’s Well last time out. They face an even tougher test as they take on a strong St Mary’s side. The Waterford team will relish the chance to test themselves against a high-quality team but the Limerick side should prevail.