King Henry the shining star as counties get feel for summer fare

On the way to the Gaelic Grounds yesterday, the fine weather, fellas having tea and sandwiches from the boot of the car, it made you crave for summer hurling.

But I also figured the heat was going to have an effect on the older players. How wrong I was.

The two best players on view were both with Kilkenny, JJ Delaney at one end of the field, Henry Shefflin at the other.