Rout of Waterford far from ideal, admits Brian Fox

Peter Creedon’s charges had the result wrapped up as early as the 24th minute when Michael Quinlivan’s goal fired Tipperary 1-10 to 0-2 clear. The hosts ran out emphatic 22-point winners and corner-forward Fox says Tipperary required a far sterner test to ready themselves for a Munster semi-final clash with the All-Ireland champions who enjoyed a 2-19 to 0-8 victory in the corresponding fixture two years ago.
“I agree we needed a better test ahead of the Kerry game,” he remarked.