Local lads bound for Ravenhill
The team booked their place in the showpiece last month with a fabulous 17-10 victory over rivals Carrick, having previously knocked out Premier League champions, Virginia.
The four talented team-mates – Connor McNeil, Kieran Thompson, David Gilkinson and Ty Mackness - all attend Slemish College in Ballymena and travel regularly to Eaton Park for training.
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Hide AdAll four are key players in the team, with Connor captaining the side and securing vital points with his kicking, Kieran controlling the line-out, and David and Ty running some great lines. The squad has performed well all season – finishing third in the league – but their Cup run has seen them reach the top of their game.
Team coach, Matthew Banks, commented: “Playing at Ravenhill is a dream come true for the lads – let’s hope they come away with a victory.”