Mighty Pres won’t underestimate final challenge

Glenstal Abbey in the role of David and Presentation College, Cork, as Goliath make for a fascinating and novel pairing in this afternoon’s Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup final at Thomond Park (4pm).

Their pedigree in the competition could not be more contrasting. Glenstal from Murroe, Co Limerick have contested only one previous final (which they lost) while PBC, one of the country’s most acclaimed rugby academies, have landed 28 titles.

Tradition alone won’t win the day for Pres who are chasing their first title since 2010. They looked a mighty force in the preliminary round when running up six tries and 40 points against an Ardscoil Rís side that was to prove a far more dangerous outfit than that scoreline would indicate.