Match Preview

Seapoint (9th) v Bangor (3rd), Kilbogget Park

Seapoint will be annoyed that they missed out on a losing bonus point away to Midleton. They had a strong two-try finish in the 20-10 defeat, but a scoreless first half left them with too much to do. The injury-enforced loss of Kiwi recruit Bain Champion for three months is also a significant setback.

Bangor's graph is on the rise judging by last Saturday's 21-15 comeback victory over Tullamore. Back-to-back road trips to Seapoint and Midleton will tell us a lot more about the ambitions of Jason Morgan's men, whose young winger Chris Jordan - a former Sullivan Upper captain - touched down on his league debut.

It was one win apiece between these sides last season, Bangor triumphing 20-13 at home with their scrum proving an important factor, while Seapoint, who are captained again this year by centre Gavin Hayes, gained revenge in February with a two-try 15-3 success in Killiney.

(courtesy of the IRFU)