Preview: AIL – Men’s Division 1B

Round 14 of the Energia All-Ireland Division 1B gets underway on Saturday afternoon, as Wesley take a trip to Gibson Park to face Malone.

While City of Armagh will look to return to winning ways as they face a struggling Navan team at Balreask Old.

Navan v City of Armagh, Balreask Old

City of Armagh head to Balreask Old as they take on Navan in Division 1B.

The two teams played out a tight fixture earlier this season, which saw Navan pick up a surprising 13-18 win away at the Palace Grounds.

Highfield v Old Belvedere, Woodleigh Park

Second placed Highfield will look to return to winning ways as they welcome seventh placed Old Belvedere to Woodleigh Park

Highfield suffered a devastating loss last weekend as they were blown out against Old Wesley, while Old Belvedere stunned third placed St Mary’s College despite trailing 3-15 at the break.

St Mary’s College v Shannon, Templeville Road

St Mary’s College will look to rebound after last weekend’s disappointing collapse at Old Belvedere as they host Shannon at Templeville Road.

The two teams were separated by little in the reverse fixture earlier this season as St Mary’s College edged Shannon 17-21 at Thomond Park.

Malone v Old Wesley, Gibson Park

Malone will look to try and halt the runaway league leaders as Old Wesley make the trip to Gibson Park.

Old Wesley have won their last six games in Division 1B, and produced arguably their best performance of the season as they overpowered Highfield in a 30-3 win.

Naas v Banbridge, Forenaughts

Naas will look for their third straight win as they welcome Banbridge to Forenaughts.

Both teams recorded wins last weekend as Naas edged City of Armagh in a 20-21 win, and Banbridge picked up a comfortable 22-15 win over Malone at Rifle Park.

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