Same again expected for Limerick

Limerick boss Liam Kearns is expected to name the same side that came close to shocking Laois last weekend for Sunday's visit of Down.

Big guns Stephen Lucey, John Galvin, Jason Stokes, Seamus O'Donnell and skipper captain Muiris Gavin are still ruled out through injury.

However, Stokes is expected to make his return for the NFL clash against Wexford in the third round.