Gardiner and Ó hAilpín to get U21 call

CORK senior hurlers John Gardiner and Setanta Ó hAilpín are expected to be named on the Cork U21 football team for Thursday’s Munster championship semi-final against Waterford at Walsh Park.

The game was postponed because of the players' involvement in the All-Ireland SHC semi-final replay against Wexford, but it's understood discussions have taken place between the parties concerned about the players playing on Thursday night.

Should Cork win, the final against Kerry is down for decision on Wednesday, September 3 11 days before the All-Ireland senior hurling final and that would pose a far more serious dilemma for the selectors of both teams. Cork may well seek a postponement if they are involved in the football final.