Whitegate are facing a mounting injury list ahead of their clash against the county champions.
Whitegate will face Cratloe this weekend without five of their team who started in the first round against Kilmaley.
One of those who will be absent is Brendan Bugler – the two-time All-Star has undergone surgery on a shoulder injury.
And while Cratloe prepare to take on Whitegate, the team that defeated them in the last round are preparing to battle another team in blue.
Ballyea face Kilmaley on Sunday, in the fourth and final game of the Winners' Round, and their manager Robbie Hogan has predicted a tough test against Kilmaley.
Elsewhere, Liam Sheedy will help find a new Offaly manager.
The All Ireland winning Tipperary boss will chair a five man committee including county board Chairman Padraig Boland, Secretary Tommy Byrne and former players Rory Hanniffy and Joe Brady.
