Ryan backs Tipp to find championship mindset

Their league endeavours concluded on a low note when Cork overwhelmed them in the latter stages of the semi-final in Semple Stadium.

On Sunday, Tipperary return to their Thurles home knowing victory over Limerick will give them another shot at Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s charges.

The general expectation may be that Tipperary are warm favourites to reprise their tie with Cork. Yet when Declan Ryan considers the personnel steering Limerick, his immediate reaction is to be cautious.