Hannigan says Tipp optimistic as they face ‘formidable’ challenge

Tipperary midfielder George Hannigan is bracing himself for a “formidable” challenge from Wexford in today’s qualifier.

The visitors are coming off the back of a narrow Leinster semi-final defeat against Dublin at Croke Park and Hannigan is anticipating a backlash.

But Tipp can approach this fixture with a fair degree of optimism, having comfortably dismissed Offaly in the last round. And another Munster minor success has provided another shot in the arm for Tipperary football.