New-look Cork won’t surrender title easily against Kerry, insists Cleary

ALL-IRELAND U21 champions Cork begin the defence of their provincial and national titles with a new-look side against Kerry in Tralee this afternoon, (2.30pm).

Fiachra Lynch, Sean Cahalane and Colm O’Neill are the sole first team survivors from last season and while there are five panellists from last year involved, Cork coach John Cleary admits his side face a tough task.

He explained: “It’s a big ask to beat Kerry for a third time in their back yard.