Kilkenny’s long layoff no issue for cool Brian Cody

CORK 4-18 KILKENNY  3-21: Brian Cody does not believe Kilkenny’s championship efforts will be hindered by the 11-week layoff leading into their Leinster opener.

Kilkenny maintained their Division 1 league status at the expense of Clare on March 29 and will not feature competitively until June 21 when they commence the defence of their Leinster and All-Ireland titles.

Kilkenny have been involved in five of the last six league deciders, ensuring competitive action into early May and significantly cutting down on the gap between league and championship.