Key Changes Announced for Saturday’s Game

Cork manager Ben O’Connor has made seven personnel changes for Saturday’s Allianz HL Division 1A clash against Offaly at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh (7pm). The adjustments come following a recent defeat away to Limerick.

Joyce to Feature at Full-Back

Notably, Ciarán Joyce has been selected at full-back. This marks the third different position he’s occupied in as many games, having previously played centre-back against Kilkenny and midfield at TUS Gaelic Grounds.

“Ciarán Joyce has been chosen at full-back for Cork’s concluding regular-season Allianz HL Division 1A game with Offaly on Saturday night.”

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Dáire O’Leary, who previously started at number 3 for Cork’s five previous matches, makes way for Joyce, a move that had been speculated upon.

Injury Returns and Championship Feel

The team sees the return of Robert Downey and Mark Coleman from injury, adding a strong championship feel to the lineup against the already-relegated Offaly. Twelve of the starters from last year’s All-Ireland final loss to Tipperary have been selected.

The back seven remains consistent in terms of players, with Joyce and Eoin Downey swapping positions. Tommy O’Connell, Hugh O’Connor, and Barry Walsh are the additions to the starting fifteen, replacing Declan Dalton, Diarmuid Healy, and Patrick Horgan.

Full Team Lineup

Here is the confirmed Cork team:

• CORK (HL v Offaly): Patrick Colllins (Ballinhassig); Niall O’Leary (Castlelyons), Ciarán Joyce (Castlemartyr), Seán O’Donoghue (Inniscarra); Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers), Robert Downey (Glen Rovers), Mark Coleman (Blarney); Tim O’Mahony (Newtownshandrum), Tommy O’Connell (Midleton); Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville, captain), Shane Barrett (Blarney); Hugh O’Connor (Newmarket); Barry Walsh (Killeagh), Alan Connolly (Blackrock), Brian Hayes (St Finbarr’s).
• Subs: Paudie O’Sullivan (Fr O’Neill’s), Ger Millerick (Fr O’Neill’s), Darragh O’Sullivan (Ballinhassig), Eoin Roche (Bride Rovers), Cormac O’Brien (Newtownshandrum), Brian Keating (Ballincollig), Robbie O’Flynn (Erin’s Own), Declan Dalton (Fr O’Neill’s), Ben Cunningham (St Finbarr’s), William Buckley (St Finbarr’s), Pádraig Power (Blarney).

Broadcast Information

Saturday’s game will be broadcast live on the TG4 YouTube channel.

FAQ

What changes have been made to the Cork team?

Seven changes have been made to the Cork team from their previous match against Limerick.

Where will Ciarán Joyce play?

Ciarán Joyce will play at full-back.

What time does the game start?

The game starts at 7pm on Saturday.