Brian Cody: 'It’s the greatest challenge a Kilkenny team had had in a long, long time'

Just when Cody thought he had seen everything, along comes the reality of Kilkenny being rank outsiders...

Kilkenny Media Event Ahead Of The All-Ireland Hurling Final, Langton’s Hotel, Kilkenny 6/7/2022

Just when Brian Cody thought he had seen everything, along comes the reality of Kilkenny being rank outsiders.

Not that he isn’t used to being on the unfancied side going into All-Ireland finals – two occasions that spring to mind were the deciders against Cork in 2006 and Tipperary three years ago – but there has been nothing as lopsided as this for a manager about to step out for his 17th decider.