Former Clare manager Cyril Lyons believes the surprise element to Clare hurling is now gone, as teams have had a chance to study how the Banner play.
Clare take on Wexford in the first round of the All Ireland Qualifiers in Cusack Park on Saturday afternoon, with their All Ireland title on the line.
Ruan clubman Lyons says the All Ireland Champions must now learn how to deal with being the team that everyone wants to beat.
Meanwhile, a former Clare All Star says the All Ireland champions will have no problem dealing with the pressure of Saturday's All Ireland Qualifier.
The losers see their 2014 season come to and end, but two time All Ireland winner Seanie McMahon says the occasion won't affect the Banner
Elsewhere in hurling, the Clare Minor A Hurling Championship got underway last night. Kilmaley beat neighbours Inagh/Kilnamona by 2-13 to 1-9.
There's one Minor B game down for decision this evening, as Clooney Quin take on Tulla in Clooney. Throw in there is at 7.30pm.