Shefflin takes first step back

FORMER Hurler of the Year Henry Shefflin scored two points in his first competitive game since September’s All-Ireland SHC final defeat to Tipperary.

Shefflin, who has battled back from a cruciate knee injury, was introduced two minutes into the second-half of Ballyhale Shamrocks’ senior hurling league defeat of Dunnamaggin in Hugginstown.

Despite his near eight month absence, Shefflin looked fit and strong and showed a good touch and landed a point from play and from a free.