McDonald picked to start against Roscommon

The exciting talent will make his championship debut against the Rossies
McDonald picked to start against Roscommon

Kobe McDonald has been picked on Mayo's starting 15 for Sunday's Connacht SFC semi-final against Roscommon. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Kobe McDonald has been catapulted straight into Mayo’s starting 15 for Sunday’s Connacht SFC semi-final against Roscommon.

The exciting talent, who will be making his championship debut, is one of four changes made by Andy Moran from the team that saw off London in Ruislip.

Alongside McDonald, Enda Hession, Conor Loftus and Jordan Flynn all come into the side.

McDonald is also expected to feature alongside Darragh Beirne, who is named among the substitutes, in next Wednesday’s Connacht U-20 final against Roscommon in Tuam.

MAYO (v Roscommon)

1 Rob Hennelly

2 Jack Coyne

3 Rory Brickenden

4 Enda Hession

5 Sam Callinan

6 Conor Loftus

7 Paddy Durcan

8 Bob Tuohy

9 David McBrien

10 Jack Carney

11 Ryan O’Donoghue

12 Jordan Flynn

13 Cian McHale

14 Aidan O’Shea

15 Kobe McDonald

Subs: Jack Livingstone, Fenton Kelly, Donnacha McHugh, Stephen Coen, Michael Plunkett, Matthew Ruane, Paul Towey, Fergal Boland, Darragh Beirne, Tommy Conroy, Cillian O’Connor.

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