No issue with World Cup clash for Ballygunner or Ballyhale

NO ISSUE: Ballygunner and former Waterford hurler Shane O'Sullivan pictured ahead of the AIB All-Ireland GAA hurling senior club championship semi-final, which takes place this Sunday, December 18 at Croke Park at 3.30pm. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ballygunner and Ballyhale Shamrocks players have no issue with their All-Ireland senior club hurling semi-final this Sunday clashing with the World Cup final in Qatar.

Their last four game starts in Croke Park at 3.30pm, half an hour after kick-off in Lusail, and Shamrocks’ full-back Joey Holden fully accepted the crowd and viewing figures for the rerun of last season’s All-Ireland decider will be impacted by the game in the Middle East.