Brian Cody still hoping Jackie Tyrrell will be fit

Brian Cody is refusing to rule ultra experienced defender Jackie Tyrrell out of his plans for Sunday week’s All-Ireland semi-final clash with Waterford.

The hugely decorated 33-year old reportedly suffered a stress fracture of his ankle in training on Saturday.

But Kilkenny spokesman Seamus Reade insisted last night that tests were still being conducted and the full extent of the injury was not yet known.