Fitzgerald: 'We're well aware of what we're up against but we'll tackle it like every other challenge"

Clare manager Mark Fitzgerald knows they have work to do before the face Kerry in a repeat of last year's Munster final.

READY FOR CHALLENGE: Clare manager Mark Fitzgerald is ready for the might of Kerry when they face the Division one side in a repeat of last year's Munster final. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Munster SFC semi-final:  Waterford 1-9 Clare 2-20

Clare manager Mark Fitzgerald is best mates with Kerry selector Mike Quirke. Just don't expect the WhatsApp messages to be pinging back and forth quite as often for the next fortnight.