Relieved coach Neil Lucey hails Christians hero Richard Thompson

CBC coach Neil Lucey was delighted at the gutsy performance that helped the Cork school to a record 29th Munster Schools Senior Cup victory at Musgrave Park yesterday.

Minutes after the end of a hotly-contested decider against Crescent Comprehensive, Lucey singled out Richard Thompson for special praise after watching his side cling to a 9-8 advantage in the closing minutes.

“What can I say? He stole a lineout over in the far corner, intercepted (a potential try-scoring pass) with one hand and then held it before holding up a Crescent ball-carrier subsequently to win a scrum for us. I can’t say much more that that, but it was a great contribution, outstanding from the lad.”