A strong twelve has been named by the Leinster Lightning management, ahead of the historic, and much anticipated start of the RSA Inter-Provincial Series this weekend, against the Northern Knights in The Hills Cricket Club on Monday 6th May.
The twelve announced contain many players who have had impressive starts to the 2013 season. John Anderson and Tyrone Kane both scored heavily for Merrion in their defeat of Leinster, whilst Max Sorensen, Andrew Poynter, Andrew Balbirnie, Alec Cusack and Eddie Richardson have all started the season with 50s.
The twelve in full is:
Kevin O'Brien (Captain)
Ben Ackland
John Anderson
Andrew Balbirnie
Alex Cusack
Trent Johnston
Tyrone Kane
Fintan McAllister
Andrew Poynter
Eddie Richardson
Max Sorensen
Albert van der Merwe
Coach: Trent Johnston
Manager: Mark Jones