Clare’s pairing with Laois in the first round of the All-Ireland Senior hurling qualifier’s is being described as the ‘ideal draw’ for Brian Lohan’s men.
The Banner will take on the Leinster side this weekend, The Banner will take on the Leinster side this weekend, throwing in at 1.15pm on Saturday in Nowlan Park in Kilkenny.
Cork take on Dublin in the other opening round tie, with All Ireland champions Tipperary and Davy Fitzgerald’s Wexford receiving byes into the second round.
It’s Clare’s second game in the campaign after a Munster quarter final loss to Limerick last weekend, while Eddie Brennan’s men come into the game off the back of a heavy defeat to Dublin.
Clare FM hurling analyst Tommy Guilfoyle believes it gives the side the ideal opportunity to kick start their campaign.
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