When Waterford were described in the wake of the Allianz Hurling League Division victory earlier this month as “the Donegal of hurling,” selector Dan Shanahan didn’t appreciate the comparison.

Colm Cooper has had to opt out of this week’s GAA-GPA Opel All Stars trip to New York due to Dr Crokes’ Munster Club SFC semi-final against Clonmel Commercials this Sunday.