With added steel, Canning a worthy heir to the throne

Whatever way Sunday works out, there’ll be a change of the guard, in some shape or another.

If Kilkenny win, Henry overtakes Ring on the All-Ireland roll of honour, and with it, for some, elevates above him in the greatness stakes as well.

Should Galway win, there’s a strong case that Joe Canning has established himself as the preeminent player in hurling, a title Henry has enjoyed for the guts of a decade.