Clare, the Ed Sheeran of hurling, search for their identity

One state-of-the-art new ground, descended from outer space and come to gracious rest in genteel Ballintemple. 

Two near full-house All-Ireland quarter- finals. Three teams that can be guaranteed to perform, within narrow parameters, to an expected level this weekend. And a fourth team that may produce anything on the day, an element of unpredictability that renders the first of the games a mistier prospect and harder call than the second.

Team 1, Waterford.