Tony Browne: Waterford playing catch-up at U21 grade

Waterford hurling legend Tony Browne insists the Déise are playing catch-up at U21 level as a result of their inability to successfully bring players through from the minor grade.

Although seven members of this year’s U21 squad featured heavily in the plans of senior boss Derek McGrath, Waterford failed to progress beyond the Munster semi-final stage.

Indeed, their opening round victory away to Cork was the county’s first at this level since 2009.