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STAGING the Munster MHC semi-finals on different nights last month afforded the competing managers a chance to scout the opposition.

Clare joint manager Gerry O’Connor and his Waterford counterpart Liam O’Connor seized the opportunity to take in the respective last four clashes. Ahead of tomorrow’s decider in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, both are highly impressed by the their opponents.

“What really impressed me in Waterford’s match in Walsh Park was young (Stephen) Bennett’s ability to score goals whenever Limerick came back,” said Gerry O’Connor. “As well as that Limerick had taken over but to be fair to Waterford they clawed their way back into it. They brought six subs on that night who all made a difference and we wouldn’t have that strength in-depth.”