Stapleton senses Tipp ready to roll

TIPPERARY defender Paddy Stapleton says the Premier County’s preparation for last year’s Munster SHC clash with Cork wasn’t at the required level. The bad news for Cork fans is his belief they have remedied it this time.

“After last year people are questioning themselves a little more in their preparation. Last year we didn’t realise until the Cork match that our preparation wasn’t up to standard.

“This year the lads are saying to themselves, ‘am I giving everything I’m supposed to be giving?’ and I think we are.