Kilkenny back in business as Waterford are swept aside

Kilkenny 4-11 Waterford 0-12

For half the game Waterford’s depleted troops put up stern resistance against the league and All-Ireland champions.

Waterford’s injury problems were well posted in advance, but when flu victim Tony Browne and his Mount Sion clubmate Eoin Kelly (fractured thumb) were late withdrawals, eight of their Munster championship winning team were unavailable.