Tipp hurlers look beyond Cork clash

TIPPERARY’S final qualifier round robin clash with old rivals Cork is no longer a priority, Premier coach Michael “Babs” Keating has admitted.

“We’re now totally focused on the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland and our main concern surrounds the horrendous catalogue of injuries we have,” said Keating, after his side, following a hesitant opening, steam-rolled their way to a nine-point victory over Dublin at Parnell Park on Saturday.

“Eoin Kelly sustained a groin injury, Paul Curran received one of the ugliest facial injuries I have seen,” frowned Keating. “His jaw is out like a balloon and he has a few teeth missing also.