Cats there for taking, say legends

Two of Tipperary’s greatest hurlers believe Kilkenny under Brian Cody have never been more vulnerable as now.

Ahead of Saturday’s phase two qualifier in Nowlan Park which was yesterday confirmed as a sellout, Pat Fox and Johnny Leahy differ on their county’s ability to take advantage of the Cats’ difficulties.

However, the two-time All-Ireland winning team-mates agree Kilkenny are teetering due to a multitude of reasons, having exited the Leinster championship last Saturday when they lost a semi-final replay to Dublin.