McCarthy expects tough test

Since 2005, any year ending in an odd number has seen Cork claim the Munster and All-Ireland junior football titles.

With players from the champions sitting out the following year’s campaign, the Rebels have been able to call on those from 2011 again and have made a good start in Munster, beating Limerick and Waterford.

Tonight, they aim to add another provincial title as they face Waterford in Dungarvan (7.30pm) but manager Paul McCarthy knows a tough battle lies ahead.