Spoilt for choice but Ryan close to knowing Cork's best 15

Pat Ryan has used 31 players so far in this season's Allianz League.

Cork manager Pat Rya during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A win over Offaly in Tullamore

Hat-trick man Alan Connolly was the 31st Cork player to see action in this year’s league but Pat Ryan insists he and his management team are closer to knowing their best 15.

Although Robbie O’Flynn’s injury against Kilkenny was a blow, he is expected to be in the shake-up for a place in the Cork attack against Waterford in Walsh Park in next month’s Munster SHC opener.