Former Clare hurler hopes fitness will prove key to Clare survival hopes

Former Clare hurler Christy O Connor believes its vital the county remain in the top tier of league hurling for their continued development.

Davy Fitzgerald’s side take on Tipperary this Sunday in Thurles aiming to book a semi final spot and also avoid a relegation play off.

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The former Clare goalkeeper believes the county’s early season fitness work may prove crucial to their Division one hopes

Eoin Kelly,Conor O’Mahony, Brendan Maher, John O’Dwyer all return for Tipperary as they look to seal their place in the knokcout stages of the league despite having suffered losses to Cork and Waterford

David Mc inerney is the major doubt for Clare ahead of the game on Sunday with the squad training tonight ahead of Sunday’s 3pm throw in