Kilkenny have the class to stave off Treaty offensive

Well, it’s fair to say Kilkenny think they know what’s coming.

Brian Cody said earlier in the week that “nothing surprises him” about Limerick. Eoin Larkin is fully expecting a physical battle tomorrow.

That is exactly what they will get, according to the word coming from the Limerick camp. Selector Davy Clarke has been cajoling the troops since they breezed past Wexford. The manner in which Podge Doran was able to ease his way through the middle for a first-half shot in Thurles was highlighted and the defence were told in no uncertain terms that it could not be repeated.