A former 4 time All Ireland winner with Kilkenny says Brian Codys side will need to time readjust after a spate of recent retirements.
Christy Heffernan's comments come in light of Henry Shefflins announcement that he is stepping away from the county panel after winning his tenth All Ireland in 2014, with the likes of Tommy Walsh and JJ Delaney also unavailable to Brian Cody this year.
The Cats face Clare in a relegation showdown at Nowlan Park on Sunday, with the losers making the drop to Division 1B for 2016.
Heffernan says the work must continue to replace those who have retired
Throw in on Sunday at Nowlan Park is at 2pm, full live commentary here on Clare FM