Two former U21 champions back Clare to win All Ireland

Two former Clare U21 All Ireland winners  have backed the county to claim glory this Saturday’s against Kilkenny in Thurles

Domhnall O Donovan,who played at right half back in the 2009 triumph over Kilkenny believes this group of players are more talented than the side who claimed the county’s first Munster title three years ago.

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The Clonlara man feels this year’s side play a different style to the 2009 outfit.

Newmarket’s Colin Ryan scored nine points of Clare’s fifteen point total in their All Ireland victory three years ago in Croke park.

The majority of this year’s  Clare’s u21 side also lined out against Kilkenny in the All Ireland minor final in 2010

The left corner forward feels their greater  experience should be a big advanatge on Saturday

Meanwhile Kilkenny  captain Cillian Buckey is hopful his side can capitalise on their semi final win over Galway when they face Clare this saturday.

The Cats overcame  Galway by 4-16 to 2-15 last month to set up Saturday’s throes clash.

The Dicksboro man feels both sides will be encouraged from their semi final wins