O’Sullivan: Rise of Highfield still work in progress

Following three promotions in just five seasons, Cork side Highfield are set for a huge leap forward when they begin their All-Ireland Division 1B campaign against Malone at Woodleigh Park tomorrow afternoon.

Given that they were operating in the fourth-tier of club rugby as recently as April 2016, there may be a perception from the outside that the Leesiders will struggle to scale the same heights as they did in previous years.