Kennedy The Obvious Choice For Captain Says Ross

Rory Kennedy is the obvious choice to captain the Scotland U21 side says Head Coach Ronald Ross.

Ross selected the Marine Harvest 2011 U21 National Player of the Year to lead his young troops for the international against Ireland U21 which takes place under the floodlights at St. Josephs Doora Barefield, Ennis on Friday 26 October 2012 with a 7pm throw-in.

“It was an easy decision, really,” said Ross who has played directly against the Newtonmore defender on a number of occasions. “Despite his young age, Rory is one of the main defenders in the game of shinty. He is often given man-marking roles against some of the games’ top players and that shows how highly his club regard him.”

Kennedy is sure to be give a prominent role in the game as the young Scots attempt to overcome their Irish opponents and Ross added, “Rory is the outstanding player at U21 level and he is good with the rest of the boys too so he was the obvious choice to be captain.”

2012 Shinty / Hurling / Camogie Programme

Friday 26 October 2012 - Ireland U21 v Scotland U21

The Ireland U21 and Scotland U21 sides meet under the floodlights at St. Josephs Doora Barefield, Ennis on Friday 26 October 2012 with a 7pm throw-in. Admission is free.

Saturday 27 October – Clare v Scotland

The Scotland Womens squad meet a Clare Camogie select at the Father McNamara Camogie Field, County Clare on Saturday 27 October. Throw-in is at 11am and admission is free.

Saturday 27 October 2012 – Ireland v Scotland

The second Shinty / Hurling test between the Ireland and Scotland senior teams takes place at Cusack Park, Ennis on Saturday 27 October 2012 with a 2.05pm start. Admission is free.

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