Sully fully prepared for final challenge

CORK NUMBER three Diarmuid O’Sullivan is impassive, fielding questions with massive calm.

The suggestion that Cork's form in this year's championship is not what it was last year brings a nod of recognition; O'Sullivan and his teammates know what it's like to have the top dog in your sights.

"Everyone raises their game for the champions. At times alright we've struggled but we've still managed to get over the hurdles, even though people have raised the bar for us.