Rushe protects himself from ‘poison’ of hype

DUBLIN hurler Liam Rushe believes the escalating media hype surrounding the league champions is ‘poison’.

Rushe is adamant that Anthony Daly’s charges need to guard against complacency ahead of Sunday’s Leinster championship opener against Offaly with some pundits touting them as All-Ireland contenders.

Rushe said: “I wouldn’t be one for reading the papers. It’s poison, it messes with your head if you’re going to read reports or listen to people telling you you’re going to win and how you’re going to do well.