Rebels’ superior class can shine through in physical battle

It would be fallacious to say Kildare are Cork Lite but there are plenty of similarities between the teams.

Stingy in defence, remarkably physical, regularly playing within themselves and yet capable of displaying some beautiful football, they look to be cut from the same cloth.

Except, Cork are undoubtedly a rung or two up the ladder having beaten top teams, winning All-Ireland semi-finals and going all the way in 2010.