Driven Déise are intent on retaining title for first time

ON THE eve of the eagerly awaited Munster SHC semi-final replay at Semple Stadium, Waterford chairman Paddy Joe Ryan said while they expect another “mighty” Limerick onslaught he is confident that they will emerge victorious to claim a place in the Munster final against Cork or Clare.

“Never before has any Waterford team successfully defended its MSHC title,” the Déise chairman said.

“That has become a burning ambition with everyone in the camp, and it will drive the players on in a major way in this replay. The historic achievement of winning back-to-back Munster titles is one we’ll not falter on through lack of commitment. Every player will burst a gut to make it happen.”