Henry Shefflin never as hungry for the game, exudes Colm Bonnar

Reaction: Henry Shefflin skipped the Kilkenny team holiday to Miami last month, so he could focus on Ballyhale’s club championship campaign.

Colm Bonnar had lined up five challenge games in preparation for Saturday’s fixture, the manager’s wish was that Shefflin would be kept in reserve until the meeting with Gort. The 36-year old informed Bonnar he hadn’t stayed at home to sit on the bench. Shefflin played all five. On Saturday, he hit five points in a man of the match display for Ballyhale Shamrocks.

“I have never seen him as hungry for the game,” said Bonnar. “Since we came back in the New Year, he just seems to have another pep in his step.