Michael Cahill would welcome Cathal Barrett as rival for Tipp place

The return of Cathal Barrett to the Tipperary set-up would mean more competition for Michael Cahill in the full-back line but the Thurles Sarsfields man is all for him coming back into the helm.

Holycross-Ballycahill defender Barrett was dropped for disciplinary reasons at the end of May and Michael Ryan chose not to select him for the remainder of the championship. However, Barrett expects to see the 2016 All-Star in the blue and gold again.

“Cathal is probably one of the best corner-backs in the country and you always want to see your best hurlers playing. I have no doubt that he will get the chance again like and sure it’s up to Cathal then to do whatever he does with the chance.