Clare selector Louis Mulqueen feels this evenings All Ireland Qualifier with Cork is a pivotal game for both sides.
The Banner are unchanged from the side that beat Offaly last weekend, with the returning Pat Donnellan named among the subsitututes.
The Rebels exited the championship at the hands of Waterford in the Munster Semi Final, while Clare lost out in the last eight against Limerick.
Both sides got back on track against Leinster opposition in the opening round of qualifiers, and Banner selector Mulqueen says it's crucial to maintain that form
It gets underway this evening in Thurles at 7pm, full live commentary here on Clare FM in association with Matt Waters Clare Fruit and Veg Market and Donie O'Keefe Champion Meats Turnpike Road Ennis.
That game is the third of a triple header in Thurles today.
Getting proceedings underway at 2.45pm is the All Ireland Football Qualifier meeting of Tipperary and Louth.
At 5pm, Limerick take on Dublin in the All Ireland Hurling Qualifier.
