Rebels will have to up the ante to dethrone Kingdom, says Ó Croinin

GAEILGE nó Béarla, Cork’s Micheal Ó Croinin is an honest man. Another player might waffle when asked if Kerry are likely to be worried by Cork’s relatively low-key arrival in this year’s Munster final. Ó Croinin doesn’t dissemble in any language.

"I wouldn't think so. Having won the All-Ireland last year Kerry are on a high, and for the last couple of years we haven't overcome them. Jack (O'Connor) is a very clever man, Kerry had a great year last year and he'll be keen to keep them at that level this season."

When it comes to the playing styles of the two teams, the man from Naomh Aban is equally forthright.