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Countdown on to Banner-Rebel showdown

The Clare team to face Cork in the second round of All Ireland hurling qualifiers is set to be released this evening.

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Joint captain Pat Donnellan comes back into contention after serving a one match suspension, with Davy Fitzgerald now having a full squad to choose from.

It's the fifth time the Banner have met the Rebels in past three seasons in championship, with Clare's only win coming in the All Ireland replay of 2013.

The losers of tomorrow evenings encounter see their season come to an end, and Clare selector Michael Browne says that reality will bring a renewed focus.

 

Meanwhile Cork boss Jimmy Barry Murphy says his side are expecting a battle if they're to be the ones to progress to the last eight.

The Rebels overcame Wexford in the first round of qualifiers, but JBM says the stakes will be raised even higher tomorrow evening

 

 

Throw in tomorrow is at 7pm, full live commentary here on Clare FM in association with Matt Waters Clare Fruit and Veg Market and Donie O'Keeffe Champion Meats Turnpike Road Ennis

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