Dean Rock is on the cusp of a competitive return for Dublin in their opening Leinster Championship match against Wexford on Sunday. But Stephen Cluxton looks certain to miss out on the game amidst further speculation about his future. Cluxton did not surface in a challenge match last week, a game in which Rock did made an appearance as a substitute after missing all four league games through injury. Before that, caretaker manager Mick Galvin had indicated that Cluxton would be back when championship training resumed. In Rock’s absence, Cormac Costello has deputised impressively from frees and general play to stake a strong claim for a permanent place.

Source: Irish Independent June 29, 2021 01:35 UTC