Tipperary 'proved their resilience' as U20 title defence goes on

'We have eight days to recover. The lads are 19, 20 years of age. They should be fine'

Tipperary players celebrate at the final whistle. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Tipperary manager John Devane was full of praise for the character the defending and All-Ireland champions showed.

“It was heart-stopping stuff. But in fairness to our boys, it looked gone, you would have to praise their character. The subs as well that came on made a difference. That goal (Max Hackett) proved their resilience and they had to be resilient today. We are absolutely thrilled to bits.”