Kieran Kingston: Draws don’t come much tougher for Cork than 'raging-hot favourites' Tipperary

The knockout tie is fixed for Limerick on Saturday

Cork hurling manager Kieran Kingston. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Cork hurling manager Kieran Kingston described next weekend’s opponents, All-Ireland champions Tipperary, as a “powerful side hurting after defeat to Limerick”, having drawn them in the All-Ireland qualifiers next Saturday (Limerick, 4pm).

“Our first ambition was to get into the hat in this morning’s draw,” said Kingston.