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Connacht U18 Women head coach Craig Hansberry has named his matchday 23 for tomorrow’s PwC Women’s Interprovincial Championship Final against Leinster in Buccaneers RFC (k/o 3.30pm).
The U18 Women’s side, sponsored by ATU, is captained by centre Siofra Hession of Creggs RFC.
The Connacht U18 Women will face Leinster again in the Interpro Final tomorrow, 7 September after amking a strong mark on their Interpro campaign to date.
Commenting ahead of the team announcement, Craig Hansberry says:
"We're really excited. It's a big week for the girls and it's seen a bit of buzz in the camp. Hopefully this weekend we can lay down the marker and come out with the win. The girls have really bought in what we're trying to coach them and we're just having a bit of craic before training and once we get into sessions, they really try to learn their detail and play their best."
Vice-Captains Ailbhe Gannon and Uillin Eilian added:
“We're looking forward to showing off what we can do at the weekend with all the work we've put in during the summer. We know how much talent is in this squad so [are looking forward] to showing that off and putting in a great performance".
CONNACHT U18 WOMEN MATCHDAY 23 VS LEINSTER U18 WOMEN
Buccaneers RFC, Saturday 7 September @ 3:30
15. Roisin O'Sullivan (Ballinasloe RFC)
14. Kate Gallagher (Ballina RFC)
13. Ailbhe Gannon (Tuam/Oughterard RFC)
12. Émer Collins (Ballina RFC)
11. Aoife Heaney (Claremorris RFC)
10. Siofra Hession (Creggs RFC) Captain
9. Meabh Flannery (Corinthians RFC)
1. Ciara Corrigan (Creggs RFC)
2. Uillin Eilian (Tuam/Oughterard RFC)
3. Grace Kellett (Westport RFC)
4. Faith Durkin (Ballinrobe RFC)
5. Katie Griffin (Loughrea RFC)
6. Anna McDermott (Ballinasloe RFC)
7. Ruby Jennings (Claremorris RFC)
8. Róisín Power (Ballinasloe RFC)
16. Amy O'Toole (Tuam/Oughterard RFC)
17. Cairínn Kearns (Gort/Monivea RFC)
18. Louise Seoighe (Tuam/Oughterard RFC)
19. Evie Kennedy (Balina RFC)
20. Isabelle Quinn (Creggs RFC)
21. Katie McNamara (Loughrea RFC)
22. Carla Palasz (Westport RFC)
23. Esther Olanrewaju (Balinasloe RFC)
