Mark Rodgers: Clare players need to step up in Tony Kelly absence

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STEP UP: UL and Clare hurler, Mark Rodgers, has called on the Banner's players to step up in Tony Kelly's absence. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Mark Rodgers says it will require performance gains from several Clare players to make up for the loss of Tony Kelly in the coming months.

The Banner captain is facing a race to be fit for their opening Munster SHC round game against Limerick in Ennis on April 21 after another ankle operation. Kelly was forced to wear a protective boot last August after suffering a suspected broken bone.