Munster U19 Girl’s Squad Named

The Munster U19 girls will take on touring side St. Anne’s College from Montreal, Canada this evening in the Cork Institute of Technology, k.o. 7.30 p.m.

The squad has been narrowed down to 29 players following a trial process over the last two months where over 60 girls took part.

This is the first of a number of matches which will be played by the team in the coming weeks.

Valerie Mitchell from Thurles RFC has been named captain with Kelly Dwyer filling the vice captaincy role.

Munster U19: Bridget Cahill (Abbeyfeale), Liz Burke (Clanwilliam), Louise Buttimer (Fermoy/UCC), Orlagh Scanlon (St. Marys), Grace Ni Arrachtain (Chorca Dhuibhne), Nicole Cronin (Shannon, Kelly Dwyer (Thurles), Chloe Keogh (Shannon), Claire Lewis (UL Bohemians), Louise Fitzgerald (Fermoy), Shauna Stapleton (Thurles), Hollie Pennefather (Crosshaven), Hannah Lane (Mallow), Elaine Anthony (Waterford City), Valerie Mitchell, Captain (Thurles) Replacements: Claire O' Shea (St. Marys), Nicola Sweeney (Thurles), Coleen Ryan (Clanwilliam), Laura Magee (Crosshaven), Mona Feehily (Highfield), Jill O' Donnell (Mallow), Louise Casey (Galbally)

Head Coach: Clare Rigney
Backs Coach: Amanda Greensmith
Team Manager: Gemma Crowley
Physio: Anne Marie Minogue