Justin McCarthy: Cork still need to up their game a couple of notches

One swallow will not make Cork’s summer, according to McCarthy, who says the county’s hurlers still need to lift their game another couple of notches if they are to contend with the game’s heavyweights

Waterford's Tadhg De Burca tangles with Cork's Tim O'Mahony. Justin McCarthy believes O'Mahony should be one of the starting six forwards. ©INPHO/Ken Sutton

One swallow will not make Cork’s summer, according to Justin McCarthy, who says the county’s hurlers still need to lift their game another couple of notches if they are to contend with the game’s heavyweights.

Cork’s season-saving victory in Walsh Park was the county’s first in all competitions since the League semi-final win over Kilkenny at the end of March. But McCarthy insisted that one win, important and all as it was, does not iron out each and every problem that was evident during the run of three defeats to Clare, Limerick, and Waterford.