Pundits fear new ruling will spark cynicism

Hurling personalities on both sides of the Anthony Nash rule debate have raised concerns that the new interpretation may lead to more cynical fouling.

Kilkenny legend Eddie Keher was happy to see “the danger” taken out of the new style of penalties and 20 metre frees.

He had seen the manoeuvre become fashionable in Kilkenny with TJ Reid and his own Rower-Inistioge club.