Formidable Munchin’s pack will take stopping

The first of the two all-Limerick SEAT Munster Schools Senior Cup semi-finals features St Munchin’s and Ardscoil Rís at Grove Island, Corbally today.

Munchin’s drew (8-8) with PBC at Musgrave Park before defeating Rockwell (23-10) in the quarter-finals. They boast a powerful pack anchored by Ireland U19 international flanker Ben Kilkenny, a nephew of former Ireland captain Keith Wood while out-half Alan Wallace, who kicked 17 points against Rockwell, is another key figure. However, Munster U19 centre Ed O’Keeffe, who picked up an injury at the weekend, will be a major loss.

Ardscoil Rís produced one of the most courageous performances in the competition when protecting a two point advantage under fierce pressure against CBC in the a thrilling quarter-final.