Maher banks on dual stars to drive Tipperary into final

As a player, William Maher captained Tipperary to All-Ireland minor glory in 1996 and now the current team boss is hoping to mastermind the Premier County’s first provincial success in this grade since 2007.

Tipp host Waterford at Semple Stadium this evening (7.30) in the Electric Ireland Munster MHC semi-final but the 1999 National Hurling League medallist concedes that his players are up against it.

Waterford beat last year’s provincial champions and All-Ireland semi-finalists Clare in Ennis in the first round.