Brian Cody was unconcerned by Kilkenny’s 12-week layoff

Brian Cody had no concerns about the 12-week break Kilkenny endured prior to yesterday’s championship opener.

It was an unprecedented gap for the Cats but they showed little rustiness in seeing off Wexford with aplomb.

“We just prepare as normal, whether it is 12 weeks or two weeks — just prepare properly, in training,” said Cody. “ It wasn’t a question of just waiting for 12 weeks, the lads had club matches and went back to the clubs, so they didn’t stay with us for 12 weeks.