Versatile Walsh expected to revert to corner-back

KILKENNY appear set to move Tommy Walsh back into defence for their Guinness All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Galway next Sunday.

Versatile Walsh expected to revert to corner-back
Mon, 15 Aug, 2005 - 01:00
Jim O’Sullivan

While the Leinster champions have trained behind closed doors since their unconvincing quarter-final win over Limerick, reports suggest that the versatile Walsh will be named at corner-back marking Damien Hayes.

The pair were in direct opposition in last season's quarter-final in Thurles, when Walsh played a starring role, even though the Galway man scored 1-3.

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