Waterford have a few tactical puzzles to solve

There are a few areas that Déise manager Derek McGrath will hope to improve on today for the league final and replay.

His main priority will be the scoring return from placed balls — there would have been no league final replay if Waterford’s conversion rate from frees was better, particularly on day one.

Paraic Mahony is Waterford’s top free-taker with an excellent conversion rate, and even if there is a doubt about his match fitness he is needed for this battle.