Tipp hoping to derail Cats

TWELVE months ago Kilkenny ousted Tipperary by eight points in the All-Ireland MHC semi-final and all the signs point to a repeat when the sides convene for another minor hurling showdown in Croke Park tomorrow at noon.

Kilkenny have moved forcefully through this season’s championship as they look to retain the All-Ireland crown they lifted last September.

In the provincial decider against Wexford they were clear victors, 11 points separating the teams at the final whistle. They have an attacking gem in centre-forward Sean Kehoe, who struck 0-11 in that success over Wexford and the full-forward line of Ger Aylward, Walter Walsh and Canice Maher can cause havoc as well.