Cork name three newcomers for opener

Cork have named three newcomers in their side to face Limerick in the National Hurling League this weekend.

Cork have named three newcomers in their side to face Limerick in the National Hurling League this weekend.

Manager Donal O'Grady has named Cian O'Connor at left back, Ronan Curran at centre-half back and Eoin Fitzgerald in the half-forward line.

Alan Browne will captain the side.

Fergal Ryan, Fergal McCormack and Alan Cummins were not considered because of injury.

CORK: (SH v Limerick)Donal O'Cusack, Wayne Sherlock, Diarmuid O'Sullivan, Cian O'Connor, Sean Og O'Hailpin, Ronan Curran, John Gardner, Derek Barrett, Mickie O'Connell, Niall McCarthy, Timmy McCarthy, Eoin Fitzgerald, Ben O'Connor, Joe Deane, Alan Browne (Capt).

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