Eamon O’Shea says March marker poor guide

Tipperary 2-22, Kilkenny 1-13:

Even making allowances for retirements and club commitments with Ballyhale Shamrocks, yesterday’s display in Thurles will surely be a welcome boost to Tipperary ahead of the combat of the championship, despite their manager seeking to cool expectations immediately afterwards.

“I think we’re through (to the league quarter-finals),” said Eamon O’Shea.