ULSTER BANK LEAGUE: Dolphin postponement gives top two chance to pull away
The decision was made by Munster Rugby based on the amount of surface water on the main pitch at the Ballyphehane ground. Another game, at under 21 level, fixed for the back pitch was similarly put back.
Garryowen’s clash with Lansdowne at Dooradoyle is now the sole big Match of the Day and the Cork postponement gives either of the two contestants in Limerick a great opportunity to pull well clear of any remaining challengers, never mind away from each other.
Lansdowne impressed in a 30-point victory over Dolphin but their form hasn’t been as consistent away from home. Garryowen showed their mettle in raiding Temple Hill to win against Cork Constitutionand captain David Sherry hopes an easing of injury worries.
s will help their cause. The return of Jamie Gavin and Corey Hircock will be a boost reckons Sherry, although he accepts it is bound to be a big challenge: “They’re a quality side with lots of scoring power and clearly we’ll have to show up on the day.”
It’s a big day for the top teams in Division 1B also, with Ballynahinch hosting Dublin University and victory will help them pull away at the top.
Division 2A leaders University College Cork face what could be a tricky assignment away to Cashel, while second placed Terenure might just have it a little easier against lowly Greystones at Dr Hickey Park.
Banbridge (3rd) and Corinthians (4th) face up against each other and the outcome of that will allow Highfield move into a more challenging position as long as they pick up the points at home to Old Crescent.
Rainey Old Boys are dominating Division 2B but face a tough task away to fourth placed Naas.
Meanwhile, the All Ireland Junior Cup semi-finals take place today, Clogher Valley home to Enniscorthy and Kanturk playing Tullamore at Knocknaconlon.
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