Holland hoping Clontarf duel can push Cork Con on 

BIG WEEKEND: Cork Con head coach Jonny Holland.

The Energia All Ireland League steps up to the plate in the vacuum between provincial rugby and next week’s Six Nations with a collision to relish as second-placed Cork Constitution welcome Division 1A leaders Clontarf to Temple Hill today (2:30pm).

Just four points separate the clubs with perennial contenders Lansdowne two points behind Cork Con and defending champions Terenure College occupying the final play-off spot, just a further point in arrears with seven rounds of the regular season remaining.