Junior Rugby Focus: Bandon attempt to turn tables on Clonmel in cup

The final four in this season’s Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup should be decided over the weekend, with all four quarter-finals set to take place. They all look set to be extremely competitive with every team fancying their chances.

The pick of the games takes place on Saturday with Clonmel not having too long to celebrate regaining their League title. They host the side who pushed them closest in the League, as Bandon will look to get one over their Tipperary rivals. It has been a big rise for the Cork club as they really impressed following promotion. And with a young developing team they could be a force for the future.

However, the players won’t take anything for granted and will aim to maximise their chances of silverware. Richard Walsh has been a stand-out performer and the versatile half-back will cause numerous problems for Clonmel’s defence. While the Tipperary side do have the All Ireland Round Robin to look forward to, they will be just as eager to claim the Cup following last year’s replay lost to Shannon. They possess a wealth of talent around the field and if they are focused, will start as favourites to progress to the semi-finals.