Tough semi-final whets Munster’s appetite for decider

MUNSTER hurling coach Joe O’Leary says the southerners are determined to win the M Donnelly Interprovincial championship after their tough semi-final against Ulster last Sunday.

“The game was tight enough, we had a long journey and we trained Saturday. The preparations weren’t great but once the lads settled into the game, though, they were grand.”

Munster continue preparations for the final against Leinster with a challenge game against Newtownshandrum under lights at 8pm Thursday, and O’Leary and his selectors hope to have a full panel to pick from.