Upbeat Cork looking to future, declares selector McGrath

Only one injury for Cork as they prepare for Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final against Kilkenny, goalkeeper and captain Dónal Óg Cusack ruled out for the season.

A major blow, admits selector Seanie McGrath, but already they have had to move on.

“For Dónal Óg personally, it’s a huge disappointment but we can only try to take the positives from it and we’re still confident we have two good goalkeepers to take his place. It’s an opportunity for Anthony (Nash) and Martin (Coleman) to step forward but it’s also an opportunity for one of the more experienced guys to take on the mantle of responsibility.”