A star member of Kilkenny’s four in-a-row winning squad believes the Cats are in a healthy position ahead of Saturday’s National Hurling League showdown with Clare.
Clare and Kilkenny will renew hostilities in the league’s showpiece event for the first time in nineteen years on Saturday, with the cats winning decisively in the 2005 meeting.
En-route to this year’s final, Clare have raised two green flags, while Kilkenny have scored six goals in six outings.
Four time All-Star with Kilkenny, Eddie Brennan believes the winning and losing of the tie will be decided in the defensive lines.
Meanwhile, a former National League and All-Ireland winner with Clare believes getting the match-ups right will be vital if Brian Lohan’s side are to claim the silverware.
Crusheen’s Cian Dillon says every individual battle will be pivotal to the outcome of the match.
Throw in on Saturday is at 7.15pm with live commentary on Clare FM in association with Matt Waters Clare fruit and Veg Market Turnpike Road.