Hartnett, Nash and O’Neill in for Rebels

DESPITE the disciplinary upheaval surrounding three key players, Cork’s hurling management pressed ahead last night with their selection for Sunday’s Munster SHC semi-final against Waterford in Thurles.

The absence of experienced trio — goalkeeper Donal Óg Cusack, full-back Diarmuid O’Sullivan and wing back Sean Óg Ó hAilpín — means first Championship starts for Anthony Nash of Kanturk between the sticks, Shane O’Neill (Bishopstown) at corner back and Russell Rovers’ Kevin Hartnett at left half back.

Nash, winner of an All-Ireland intermediate medal, is an outstanding goalkeeper with impressive credentials. O’Neill is a former minor and U21 player and won two county minor championships and one U-21 title with Bishopstown.