Dubs will get it tough from battling Banner

Clare and Dublin will come face-to-face for the second time in three years when they contest the All-Ireland MHC semi-final at Croke Park tomorrow.

The Banner deservedly came out on top in their last four showdown back in 2010 far more comfortably than the 0-20 to 2-13 scoreline suggests.

The Dubs prevailed against Munster opposition at the corresponding stage last year when they overwhelmed Waterford but manager Shay Boland expects a far tougher assignment against a battle-hardened Clare side.