Daithí Burke can put shackles on Richie Hogan, reckons Cyril Farrell

The most decorated manager in Galway hurling history believes Daithí Burke is the defender to tie down Kilkenny talisman Richie Hogan.

Burke nullified the influence of Tipperary’s Patrick Bonnar Maher in last month’s semi-final and former Galway boss Cyril Farrell says the 22-year old wing-back must pick up Hogan this Sunday if the westerners are to have a realistic chance of ending the county’s 27-year wait for Liam MacCarthy glory.

The 2014 hurler of the year picked off four points in their Leinster final meeting, then hit 0-5 in Kilkenny’s semi-final win over Waterford.