Waterford feet firmly on ground after rare defeat of Kilkenny

Waterford won’t be losing the run of themselves but a first victory over Kilkenny in seven years can’t be sniffed at either, says Austin Gleeson.

Derek McGrath warned the Cats will be out to settle the score the next time they meet Waterford. Starlet Gleeson heeds his manager’s words but highlighted how important it was for him and other young players to come off a field having beaten the All-Ireland champions.

“I suppose for the likes of the younger lads on the team, it’s probably 70% of the team’s first time beating Kilkenny so that’s a massive thing to get out of our heads, that we can’t beat Kilkenny and stuff like that.