Experienced Antrim champions equipped to end semi-final losing streak

FOR the time being, it will matter little to either surprise Munster champions De La Salle or experienced campaigners Cushendall that the conventional view is that the All-Ireland club hurling champions will come from the other semi-final.

For both of them, getting to the final is the real challenge.

And this applies more so to the Waterford city side, who have never been outside the county, than to the Antrim champions who have the experience of eight semi-final appearances (one a replay).