‘Déise must hit Cats hard’ says former Waterford manager Michael Ryan

Former Waterford manager Michael Ryan has urged Derek McGrath to throw the shackles off and hit Kilkenny hard from the start in Sunday’s All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final.

Speculation is mounting in Waterford McGrath is preparing to go with a more offensive system against the Cats – starting with three inside forwards and playing the game with two close to the opposition goal at all times.

McGrath’s predecessor, Ryan, now in charge of Westmeath, would be in favour of taking the game to the All-Ireland champions.