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BIG GAME: Tipperary's Jake Morris is tackled by Clare duo Cian Galvin and David McInerney. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Before talking about this weekend, a word about another game altogether, which was played earlier in the week.

Like everyone else I was glued to the Munster U20 final between Clare and Tipperary, particularly the extra time and penalties. I saw both teams up close and personal while on the sideline with the Cork U20s and knew they were good, and they served up an absolute classic.