Kilkenny hurling start Richie Hogan has backed Clare to beat Galway this weekend in the All Ireland U21 hurling semi final.
The Dansfort clubman will be lining out for the Cats in their semi final with Antrim with the winner facing Clare or Galway.
The only U21 member on Brian Cody’s senior Kilkenny panel believes that Clare will be a tough proposition if they make it to the final: