Offaly now judging themselves against a high standard

Offaly manager Leo O’Connor says previous defeats have added extra importance to the All-Ireland U20 final for the midlanders.

Dan Bourke: Team has polished up on mistakes.

In a game with match-winners in both full-forward lines, a handful of key battles in the middle third look set to have a huge say on this evening’s eagerly anticipated All-Ireland U20 final in Kilkenny.

None looks more significant than the captain versus captain battle on the Tipperary 45m line, where Ben Currivan, thriving in his new role at centre back, will likely match up with Dan Bourke, scorer of 0-4 from play in the Leinster final.