Noel Connors: 'Waterford never fear Cork. A one-off match will suit them'

Former Waterford hurler Noel Connors, pictured at the launch of the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships. Pic ture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Former Waterford captain Noel Connors reckons the return to knock-out hurling in the Munster championship will inspire the Déise who can thrive as underdogs.

Defender Connors won't be part of the panel that heads to Thurles on Saturday fortnight to play Cork after being surprisingly omitted for 2020.