Eye of the tiger

HENRY SHEFFLIN was the man of the moment, yet again! But, this time it was extra-special for the Ballyhale Shamrocks man, Kilkenny icon and one of hurling’s prized treasurers.

Overcoming the eye injury he received in the replay with Clare eight days earlier, he was given medical clearance to line out yesterday and inspired the Cats with his magic.

County Board Chairman Ned Quinn agreed his presence had given the team a huge boost, commenting: “just as I would have to acknowledge that the loss of John Mullane was a massive blow to Waterford. Henry is a superb player and a superb leader and would have been an unbelievable loss to us.”