Walsh’s young Cats ready for Slaney test

THE primary focus in Kilkenny hurling this week may be on Brian Cody’s trip with his senior team to the south-east next Saturday night for their provincial battle with Wexford but before that, their U21 counterparts get set for a similar journey tonight.

Michael Walsh takes his charges to Wexford Park tonight for theiropening tie in the Bord Gáis Energy Leinster U21HC and the Kilkenny boss is wary of the challenge that their opponents pose.

“We’re very aware of the challenge that we face tonight. They have the majority of last year’s team available to them and were very unlucky to lose to Dublin in the Leinster final.