Ryan points to Premier work ethic

THE early stages of yesterday’s Munster SHC semi-final were defined by the power and pace of Clare’s hurling as they raced ahead on the scoreboard.

But it was the calm and composed response of Tipperary in the face of that onslaught which proved critical in deciding this game.

The bank of experience that the Premier county have stockpiled in recent seasons proved critical in the eyes of their manager Declan Ryan.