Allen names strong side to face Wexford

Cork manager John Allen has afforded the O'Connor twins, Ben and Jerry, a week off after their All-Ireland club disappointment…

Cork manager John Allen has afforded the O'Connor twins, Ben and Jerry, a week off after their All-Ireland club disappointment but has named a strong side for this weekend's National Hurling League clash with Wexford.

No fewer than five of last years All-Ireland winners return to the side for the Division 1A clash at Wexford Park with Wayne Sherlock, Brian Murphy, Donal Óg Cusack, Tom Kenny and Timmy McCarthy named in the starting line-up.

Cork (v Wexford) D Og Cusack; W Sherlock, D O'Sullivan, B Murphy; R Curran, J Gardiner, C O'Connor; T Kenny, K Murphy; T McCarthy, C McGann, R Conway; J Deane, B Corcoran, K Murphy

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