Garvey to start for UL Bohs

UL Bohemians have opted for 20-year-old Cathal Garvey at full back for the trip to Ballymena.

In the backrow, Philip van Esbeck, grand-nephew of journalist Ned, retains his place after a scoring debut against Cork Con, while James O'Neill moves to No 8 in place of Anthony Hartigan who is given a chance to recover from some recent knocks.

Meanwhile, Munster's Paul O'Connell will take part in today's national 35-player training session and should line out for Young Munster against Dolphin in Division Two on Saturday.

Anthony Horgan is another on the road to full fitness. He played a part for Cork Con against Sunday's Well at the weekend and should line out against Carlow in the AIL on Saturday at Temple Hill.