Backing up final weekend’s opening end result at Lansdowne is the plan for Ballynahinch as they face Shannon at Ballymacarn Park.
More of the identical attacking enterprise that was displayed in Dublin for final Saturday’s 34-31 end result will do very properly for Adam Craig’s squad, although 'Hinch know that Shannon will deliver with them a formidable presence up entrance.
“The boys had been unbelievable at Lansdowne however we’re just one sport in, and although it was an excellent begin for us we have to get a end result towards Shannon,” mentioned crew supervisor Tim Morton.
“They are going to be huge up entrance, so we have to familiarize yourself with that and provide our backs with the ball.”
Certainly, the 'Hinch backline incorporates former Ulster squad members Aaron Cairns and Mark Finest. Together with Greg Hutley, George Pringle, Rory Butler and Ethan Graham, they will do appreciable harm.
Within the pack, Ulster Academy prop George Saunderson begins whereas former Ulster participant Zack McCall goes once more at flanker.
In 1B, Metropolis of Armagh are additionally hoping for back-to-back victories as they prove at UCC.
Ulster’s Frank Bradshaw-Ryan and James McCormick haven't been launched however Peter Lamb and Neil Faloon return.
“It's someplace we have now to go and choose up factors to maintain the momentum going,” mentioned coach Chris Parker, whose troops fell wanting choosing up a attempt bonus from their opener towards Buccaneers.
Banbridge claimed a dropping bonus level at Highfield and host Outdated Belvedere, whereas Malone are at St Mary’s Faculty.
Desk-toppers in 2A Queen’s College journey to Outdated Crescent after their 11-try annihilation of Dolphin, with the scholars understanding that one other romp is unlikely. Additionally in 2A, Ballymena host Navan.
The Ulster derby between Rainey Outdated Boys and Belfast Harlequins is the attention-grabber from 2B. Rainey narrowly misplaced at Corinthians however nonetheless bagged two factors, whereas Quins claimed a attempt bonus victory over Sligo.
Rainey will seemingly be with out the injured John McCusker however can have Tommy O’Hagan, Ronan McCusker and Connor Smyth in a powerful pack. Leaders Dungannon are at Greystones.
In 2C, Instonians are in high spot as they journey to Skerries. Bangor host Ballina and Omagh tackle Clonmel.
Division 1A: Ballynahinch v Shannon.
Division 1B: Banbridge v Outdated Belvedere, St Mary’s Faculty v Malone, UCC v Metropolis of Armagh.
Division 2A: Ballymena v Navan, Outdated Crescent v Queen’s College.
Division 2B: Rainey Outdated Boys v Belfast Harlequins, Greystones v Dungannon.
Division 2C: Bangor v Ballina, Omagh v Clonmel, Skerries v Instonians.