Cats to test depth of talent pool

AFTER years playing down Kilkenny’s famed strength in depth, Brian Cody freely admits it could be put to the test in Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final against Limerick.

The Leinster champions have delayed naming a team until tomorrow after a catalogue of injuries that Cody believes is the worst he has experienced in six years as manager.

Noel Hickey is a definite non-starter due to illness while captain Peter Barry, Jackie Tyrell, Martin Comerford and Richie Power are all concerns.