Kieran Kingston says Tipperary a team that can beat anyone

Cork hurling manager Kieran Kingston has paid tribute to next weekend’s opponents Tipperary as “a team that can beat anyone”.

The Cork boss, who will take charge in the championship for the first time against Tipp in Thurles next week, also said last night the Premier County have “probably the best panel of players in the country”.

“On their day Tipperary are a team that can beat anyone, and that’s not just me blowing them up,” said Kingston “Those are the facts, and they’ve proven that in the last number of years. They’re unlucky not to have more All-Irelands won than they have, for whatever reason, but they’re in the top two or three for the All-Ireland again this year. It’s well documented where we stand heading up to play them is a huge ask. If we’re not on our game we’ll be in trouble, simple as that.” Kingston acknowledged Tipperary as favourites for the tie.