Stephen McDonnell predicts cracker as Limerick and Cork fight it out

On Sunday Cork and Limerick clash in the Allianz Hurling League quarter-final, but they’ve had a couple of meetings already this year.

Cork had a seven-goal winning margin over Limerick in their Munster League game, but in the final of that competition, the Rebels needed Alan Cadogan to conjure a last-minute goal for victory. With that kind of backstory it’s no surprise that Limerick boss John Kiely sees both sides having a right cut on Sunday, and Cork captain Stephen McDonnell agrees.

“I’d say he’s spot on — both teams will be as strong as they can be in terms of selection and will want to give another good display and keep it going. Everybody’s looking for the performance but a win next week and you’re out again two weeks after that, so it’s a good incentive. I’d say it’ll be pretty intense.”