Cody leaves final door open for Shefflin

Kilkenny have a clean bill of health ahead of the All-Ireland SHC final replay, according to manager Brian Cody, who was circumspect about Henry Shefflin’s chances of starting the game against Tipperary.

Shefflin is hunting an unprecedented 10th All-Ireland senior hurling medal but only featured in the closing minutes of the drawn game.

“We just have a few niggles, run of the mill stuff, we’re fine injury-wise so far,” said Cody.