Brian Hogan: How Cody used semi-final lead-in to crank up Kilkenny intensity

Former Kilkenny star Brian Hogan believes that Cats boss Brian Cody comes into his own during the break between the Leinster final and the All-Ireland semi-final

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody with TJ Reid after the Leinster final. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Former Kilkenny star Brian Hogan believes that Cats boss Brian Cody comes into his own during the three/four week break between the Leinster final and the All-Ireland semi-final.

Kilkenny have only had one championship game in the last six weeks, the Leinster final win over Galway.