Final four scramble for Division 1A decider slot

Cork Constitution’s form in the capital has not been great this season - four losses in six trips - but a repeat of last April’s 19-16 semi-final win at Lansdowne would do nicely when they visit Terenure College this afternoon.

Con’s gnarled pack and sharpshooting out-half Tomas Quinlan came alive in last season’s Ulster Bank League play-offs, lowering the colours of Lansdowne (19-16) and Clontarf (25-21) to guide the club to their first Division 1A title since 2010. Holding onto the trophy is a very tough task - Shannon last achieved the feat in 2006.

Brian Hickey’s men are certainly battle-hardened after last Saturday’s 32-12 Bateman Cup final defeat to Lansdowne, so this is as much a mental battle as they look to spoil Terenure’s Lakelands party.