Walsh to wise up Cats’ defence

THE selection of Tommy Walsh at wing-back on the Kilkenny team which defends their All-Ireland U-21 hurling title against Galway is interesting as he lined out at midfield in last year’s win over the same opposition in the final.

However, team manager Martin Fogarty says they had him earmarked for defence “before the seniors”.

Apart from the fact that the Tullaroan star has always been viewed as a defender, Fogarty admits it was really a case of necessity to pick him in the backline.