Lohan wanted to maintain Clare momentum 

Clare finished top of the Munster group having started as outsiders for progression

Clare's manager Brian Lohan

From being relative outsiders for championship advancement, suddenly Clare can do no wrong as they continue to defy pundits and odds to complete an unbeaten group stage and finish top of the provincial group table in Cusack Park on Sunday.

That Banner championship effervescence was epitomised by their decision to rest six regulars including talisman Tony Kelly and defensive anchor John Conlon and still be able to brush aside the challenge of Waterford, an unstoppable momentum that manager Brian Lohan was determined to maintain in their final home outing of 2022.