’Henry’s done everything for Kilkenny’

Last year provided sweet redemption after their “drive for five” careered off the road in 2010 but yesterday was about exploring unchartered territory for Brian Cody.

In winning a first All-Ireland replay, there was unknown land for Kilkenny’s conquistadors to make their own even if it provided another opportunity to make amends.

“It’s a replay, it’s something we have never sampled before,” said Cody. “It’s not the first or second Sunday in September, it’s the last Sunday in September.