Kieran Kingston: Kilkenny test is an ideal gauge of Cork’s progress
The traditional rivals clash in a pivotal Allianz Hurling League tussle as hosts Kilkenny aim to collect their first points of the campaign, with Cork determined to bounce back from their defeat to Dublin last time out.
Cork are boosted by the returns of Luke O’Farrell and Brian Lawton, both in contention to feature in the League for the first time this year, while Stephen McDonnell and Damian Cahalane could earn their first starts in this competition.
