Brian Cody plays down win significance

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody said yesterday’s league semi-final win over Wexford “will have no bearing” on the championship meeting between the sides in the summer.

Cody’s side won by nine points but he said: “If it counts for anything, it is going to make them so determined. That’s usually what happens when you’re beaten by a team — it’s very easy to get a reaction.

“It won’t change our perspective. We’re expecting a phenomenal game and it will have no bearing on the Leinster championship meeting.”