Former Clare senior hurling manager Cyril Lyons is praising the composure of the Clare seniors and says they are playing like a group of seasoned All Ireland winners and All Stars.
None of Davy Fitzgeralds side have played in an All Ireland Final at senior level, but do bring a lot of underage experience to the table following on from their successes at minor and under-21 levels.
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Tom Kenny, Brian Murphy and Cathal Naughton are the only members of the Cork squad who have experienced an All-Ireland final build-up.
Lyons, who managed Clare to their last final in 2002, believes says whoever handles the build up best will have a huge advantage.